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Originally posted by Stingy Jack
True, I don't know if everything is perfect in heaven. And it probably isn't, seeing as god couldn't even get earth right.
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God is perfection itself. God makes no mistakes. As for Lucifer, it would be quite natural to assume that a spirit being so grossly evil would also look evil. The popular perceptions of Satan are usually either that of a sinister-looking individual in all-black clothing, or a comic character in a red suit with horns and a pitchfork, but The Bible describes Satan with "beauty" and "splendor." Satan appears righteous:
"For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is not strange if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness." (2 Corinthians 11:13-15 RSV)
There is much written in the Bible about Satan's change of behavior, but nothing about any change in appearance. He is the ultimate evil, and yet he appears attractive and righteous. The references to him as a "snake" or "serpent" refer more to his sneaking, slithering, underhanded personality than his actual visual appearance.
There, this should answer your question. And do tell me if it does.