We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. – 1 John 5:19 (ESV)
In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers. – 2 Corinthians 4:4 (ESV)
And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following . . . the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience. – Ephesians 2:1–2 (ESV)
Evil rarely looks evil until it accomplishes its goal; it gains entrance by appearing attractive, desirable, and perfectly legitimate. It is a baited and camouflaged trap. – Klyne Snodgrass
7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” – Isaiah 52:7 (ESV)