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David:
From a scriptural point of view, I would say the answer is yes. 

1 John 2:15  Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.

The sins that Eve committed once she had been influenced by Satan........
Gen 3:6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food (lusts of the flesh), that it was pleasant to the eyes (lusts of the eyes), and a tree desirable to make one wise (pride of life), she took of its fruit and ate.

1 John 2:22 Who is a liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist who denies the Father and the Son.

Rev 12:9 So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

Luke 8:11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

However, the influence of Satan is by Gods design, Satan himself can do nothing of his own authority.

Be blessed
David

Chris R:
Hi,

This article has a real good perspective of how God uses Satan, and on who.

http://bible-truths.com/splinter.html

Bradigans:
Here's a verse or two to help you.

 - Ephesians 2:1-2 - And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

Does that answer your question. Either you're a part of God, or you're a part of Satan. Either you're a part of Christ, or you're a part of anti- Christ. Either you're a part of the world, or you're a member of the invisible body of Christ. There's no in between or gray area.

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