Bible imagery - freedom to choose
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In the pre mortal existence there was a war between good and evil, a war between a good messiah and an evil messiah. There was one father and he chose the good messiah to represent him and his plan of salvation. The evil messiah and was angry and he rebelled taking a third part and he was cast out by Michael the arch angel. The devil would could continue his fight against the children of god as the great deceiver and liar to man. Men would be confronted with choices or morality. They would be left to chose life eternal through Jesus Christ or captivity and bondage through the devil. Revelations 12 7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, 8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. 9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Our free agency is a power. The devil can not force us to be evil. Likewise God can not compel us to be good. Our life is a series of choices good or bad. When we love god with all our heart and might and strength than we start a life of discipleship. We start to live after the manner of happiness . We become more willing to help others. Heavenly Father listens to our requests. We must have the morality and faith to ask for important things from the lord. This is the measure of our character. This is the miracle and power of choice. Our focus must be single upon building the kingdom of God and furthering the purposes of god.