Bible Question:
How does Satan operate in the world? Can he influence events in our lives? Can he plant thoughts and impulses in our minds and hearts? Does he communicate strictly through the five senses? Looking for any Scriptural teaching on this subject... Thanks! --Cheryl |
Bible Answer: (Luke 22:3 NASB) And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, belonging to the number of the twelve. (Luke 22:31 NASB) "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; (John 13:27 NASB) And after the morsel, Satan then entered into him. Jesus therefore said to him, "What you do, do quickly." (Acts 5:3 NASB) But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back some of the price of the land? (1 Cor 7:5 NASB) Stop depriving one another, except by agreement for a time that you may devote yourselves to prayer, and come together again lest Satan tempt you because of your lack of self-control. (2 Cor 11:14 NASB) And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. (2 Th 2:9 NASB) that is, the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders, Just a few verses to show how satan operates. Primarily through deception and because of our lack of learning, self control, etc. |