Satan, an uninvited and destructive intruder, disrupted the harmonious relationship between God and mankind in the Garden of Eden, bringing unbelief, fear, distrust, hatred, and division. Originally a glorious cherub covering God's throne, Satan was given the earth to govern, but his greed and pride grew as he desired to exalt his throne above all the angels and even to take God's very throne. His vanity, selfishness, and self-exaltation led him to conceive thoughts of making himself like the Most High, deceiving himself into believing he could overthrow God. These sins festered within him until he planned a coup against heaven, recruiting other angels to his cause. As a result, he became a major cause of the separation between God and man, continuing to deceive and tempt humanity, especially God's children. God has prophesied that He will one day bind Satan, breaking his power over humanity for a thousand years after Christ's return, restoring peace and facilitating harmony between God and man during the Millennium.

Satan's pride, as illustrated in Isaiah 14:12-15, reveals the destructive nature of self-exaltation. Once in a high position in heaven, Satan fell from that exalted state, cut down to the ground due to the wickedness that entered his heart. His pride puffed up his thoughts, leading him to declare intentions to exalt his throne above the stars of God, to sit on the mount of the congregation, to ascend above the heights of the clouds, and to be like the Most High. This directional language underscores how pride drives one to overstep the position God has assigned, distorting reality by making one believe they are higher than they truly are. Such prideful thoughts inevitably lead to actions that follow closely behind, resulting in a fall from grace. In the account of Eve's temptation in Genesis 3:1-6, Satan's own experience with pride is mirrored as he manipulates her with half-truths. Knowing the effects of pride, he sows doubt about God's command, leading Eve to rationalize and question whether God had been truthful. Her pride manifests as she sees the forbidden fruit as desirable to make one wise, succumbing to the belief that she could find wisdom outside of God Himself. This early example shows how pride elevates self above God, tricking one into thinking they do not need Him and can rely on their own understanding. These instances demonstrate that pride, from its origins with Satan to its impact on humanity, distorts reality and relationships. It puffs up thoughts and opinions of oneself, leading to actions that condemn the prideful. As seen with Satan, pride causes a false perception of one's position, driving destructive ambitions. Similarly, in Eve, it fosters deception and the illusion of independence from God. The lesson remains clear: pride moves one to step beyond the place God has created for them, ultimately leading to downfall.

Satan's pride, as the origin of sin, began when his heart was lifted up by his own beauty, leading him to admire himself uncontrollably. This pride transformed him into a being of powerful influence, striking fear into mankind to bring them into submission and control. Described as Leviathan, he embodies awesome power, ruling as the king of pride over the children of pride—those unconverted masses who share his characteristics and resist submission to God. His prideful spirit permeates the world, driving enmity and resistance against the sovereign will of the Father and the Son. This same pride, originating with Satan, spread to other angels and then to mankind, beginning with Adam and Eve, and continues to influence humanity. It entered their thinking through Satan's enticement, corrupting them with lofty feelings of superiority, just as it had corrupted him. Satan's declaration to be like the Most High echoes in his temptation to Adam and Eve, offering to elevate them beyond what God had assigned, fueling their desire for more through a sense of deserving greater splendor. Pride, as a powerful and subtle influence, separates individuals from God, their Creator, motivating them away from perfect compliance with Him. It is a deeply ingrained force within, borne constantly, causing resistance to the Almighty even when one perceives themselves as nothingness, a mere vapor. This pride, insatiable and destructive, drives evil ambition, self-deception, and a sense of infallibility, blinding individuals to their spiritual condition and leading them to reject God's Word. It produces a range of sinful behaviors, from self-righteousness to enmity, competitiveness, and anger, all of which hinder the responsibility to submit to the Father and the Son.