The Devil is often portrayed as an impish creature or a fiendish monster. What does the Bible have to say regarding his origins and character?

• Who is Satan: The Hebrew word Satan, means accuser or adversary. He is a fallen angel of God who wants to make us like himself.
• Where did he come from: His fall from glory is found in Ezekiel 28 and in it we learn he was created as an angel of light, not a monster. 
• Why Did Satan Fall: Satan’s sin was pride! We don’t need to be exalted higher than God to be like Satan; it is enough to want to be exalted above other people.
• How do we keep from becoming like him: We must live lives of humility, seeking to bring others into the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ!

(Verses Cited:  Revelation 9:11, 12:3, 12:9-10; 20:2; Ezekiel 28:14-16; Luke 10:18; Job 1:6-7; Genesis 1:31; 3:1-5; Isaiah 14:12-14; Genesis 11:4; Luke 14:7-11; Romans 12:3; Ephesians 6:10-12)