What the Bible says about Hillel's Splendor
(From Forerunner Commentary)
His own splendor blinded him to what was real and true. What was real and true is that God will always be supreme. He will always be the chief authority in the universe, and no created thing can supplant its Creator. It was total hubris—overwhelming pride—that caused him to do this, because he was discontent with his position, and he presumptuously thought he could overthrow God. He even tried to stage a coup, and God slammed him right back down to earth.
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Countering PresumptuousnessRelated Topics: Hillel's Splendor | Hubris | Presumption | Presumptuous | Presumptuousness | Satan | Satan's Pride | Satan's Rebellion