But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,
James seems to have the same idea in mind when he says: "This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish" (James 3:15). James means such wisdom derives from demons. It must be recognized that today Satan influences men by false teaching. He has the power to control a person’s mind or will if he allows him to do so. He did so in the cases of both Judas (John 13:2; John 13:27) and Peter (Matthew 16:23), and he will so control the antichrist of 2 Thessalonians 2.