“When enough beings who were ready and really consciously cognizant of God desired to have complete union with God, the time was ripe for the greatest part of the plan of salvation to take place, which Christ took upon Himself. The reason was not only His infinite love and compassion with all His fallen brothers and sisters, but also the following: during the process of the fall, this first spirit who has fallen, called Lucifer, developed an intense jealousy towards Christ. Thus it was logical that Christ Himself should prove His love by His great sacrifice and work, not only to all the other fallen creatures, but also to Lucifer himself, who through this deed alone would one day in the far, far away future find it possible to return to God and ultimate happiness. Christ was made by God the king of the universe and as such He was ready to have not only the highest privileges, but also the strongest responsibilities. By carrying the heaviest burden alongside His exalted position, He gave another example for the world.

“Thus, when the time was ripe, He faced Lucifer.” (PL #22)