There are two things, among many, that exclusively belong to God. He is the only supreme Ruler of the universe. He is the only right Object of worship. Satan dared to aspire to these two things. There are two descriptions in the Word of God, which answer to Satan's aspirations in these directions." Now shall the PRINCE of this world be cast out " (John 12:3131Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. (John 12:31)). " The PRINCE of this world cometh " (John 14:3030Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. (John 14:30)).
It is sadly interesting to see that in the last days Satan will seek to get universal dominion in this world through the Beast, the Head of the Revived Roman Empire; and gratify his desire for worship through the Antichrist, the man of sin. Satan can only express himself through agents. We are reminded again of the Prince of Tyrus and the King of Tyrus..
There have ever and anon sprung up men in this world, who have aimed at universal dominion One can only come to the conclusion that behind these attempts there is Satan seeking to gratify his lust for power through human agents. See Alexander the Great, who wept because there were no more worlds to conquer; Julius Caesar, who sought to make the Roman Empire the mistress of the world; the great Napoleon, who overran many countries in his time; in our own lifetime, Adolph Hitler, the paperhanger, whose meteoric career is the wonder of the world. Openly he seeks the aid of spiritism. Many firmly believe he is possessed of an evil spirit. It would be good if Christians were more aware of the might and subtlety of Satan, and of his ceaseless stratagems for the furtherance of the destruction of mankind, body and soul.