He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience.

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one.

But I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.

Put on the full armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For many times it had seized him, and he was kept under guard, bound with chains and shackles; and he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the wilderness.

And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, "Teacher, I beg you to look upon my son, for he is my only child.

Be sober, be alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.