I know the connection but chose to use the term because it fits. Jesus is our role model. He said that we are destined to do greater things than him. (We are meant to become like him.)  Lucifer/Satan knows God's plan and so tries to preempt that plan by creating pseudo-versions of God's ideal.   Goodness and holiness are not found by searching within.   True. At least not until we are truly re-born and become perfect as our heavenly Father. (John 5:48)  They are externally imparted by the blood of Jesus.  True. But if the Jews had received Jesus as their Messiah, Jesus could have forgiven sins without the use of blood. He did so times during his ministry. (Mark 2:1-12)  As Hosea 6:6 says: "For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings." Also... "Through love and faithfulness, sin is atoned." Proverbs 16:6 But the key point you make is correct: Sinners cannot save themselves.