The Bible reveals that Satan the Devil is a real person who, like a powerful criminal kingpin, sees to it that his will is accomplished through “lying signs” and “deception.” In fact, he “keeps transforming himself into an angel of light,” says the Bible.

Nov 1, 2014 · Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing that he has a short period of time.” (Revelation 12:9, 12) After considering the evidence, many people have concluded that Satan is a dangerous spirit person, one who is actively influencing the world around us.

Meaning: The Devil schemes to get people to disobey God. James 4:7: “Subject yourselves to God; but oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you.” Meaning: A person can defeat Satan by obeying God rather than the Devil. 1 Peter 5:8: “Your adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone.”

As a spirit creature, the Devil lives in an invisible realm. However, this is not in a fiery hell where he makes the wicked suffer, as is depicted in the artwork accompanying this article. “War in heaven” For a time, Satan the Devil moved about in the spirit realm at will, including entering directly before God alongside the faithful angels.

The Bible warns: “Keep your senses, be watchful.” Why? Because “your adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone.” (1 Peter 5:8) Though this scripture is sobering, it is reassuring to know that only those who do not keep their senses —those not keeping on the watch— will be “overreached by Satan.” —2 Corinthians 2:11.

The Devil and the demons influence mankind so much that the Bible says: “The Evil One controls the whole world.” (1 John 5: 19, New Century Version) The Bible identifies ways that the Devil exerts this influence on people. Deception. The Bible encourages Christians to “fight against the devil’s evil tricks.”

(Deuteronomy 32:3-5) From that statement, we can conclude that Satan the Devil was at one time perfect and righteous, namely, one of God’s angelic sons. At John 8:44, Jesus said that the Devil “did not stand fast in the truth,” implying that Satan had at one time been truthful and guiltless.

Feb 1, 2013 · Like the rest of God’s intelligent creatures, the angel that became the Devil had the freedom to choose between doing right and doing wrong, but he developed a desire to be worshipped. His desire for glory was stronger than his desire to please God. —Read Matthew 4:8, 9; James 1:13, 14. How has the Devil continued to influence humans?

“The Devil . . . is a liar and the father of the lie.” —John 8:44. How might we spread the Devil’s lies? Romans 1:11, 12; 2 Timothy 2:16. People tell stories that make the Devil and the demons seem more powerful than they really are. But rather than repeating stories that spread fear, we should focus on encouraging one another ...

Originally the one who became the Devil was a perfect spirit person, one of God’s angels. (Job 1:6, 7) He made himself the Devil when he became obsessed with a selfish ambition to be worshipped by humans. So he challenged God’s right to rule, even insinuating that God does not deserve to be obeyed.