ONLY rules apply, not broad statements.
Thanks for a specific request for a reference of which I asked moderators for before with out them giving a reference but shutting down the thread.
Adam followed Satan's suggestion to eat the apple. Mankind and the earth became Satan's slaves. Satan owns the earth even today. Three references of many more:
1 John 5:19 ESV / 27 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful
We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
2 Corinthians 4:4 ESV / 27 helpful votes
In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
1 Peter 5:8 ESV / 26 helpful votes
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Satan Rules Earthhttps://www.openbible.info/topics/satan_rules_earth