What are the devil's goals? Preservation of creation? No, he doesn't give a shit. The devil is all about power, influence, control, possession, and, of course, money. The devil unscrupulously resorts to means such as destruction (war) and disinformation (lies). Deception is his hobby horse, and he delights in causing confusion. Instead of reconciliation, he prefers revenge and retribution. And he wants to be in the limelight, to be worshiped, so that he becomes a leading figure (role model) and can therefore more easily lead people down the wrong path.