Satan uses effective methods to influence individuals. For example, he uses bait to lure them into doing things his way.
فَلَا بُدَّ أَنَّهُ رَاقَبَهُمْ مُدَّةً طَوِيلَةً مِنَ ٱلْوَقْتِ لِيَعْرِفَ كَيْفَ يَجْذِبُهُمْ إِلَى جَانِبِهِ .‏