Where does culture come from?

Culture can be defined simply as the beliefs and behaviors of a particular group. Where do these come from? Naturally speaking we could say that some come from academia, others from media, others from people that we know. But what is the origin of these thoughts and ideas? I believe the Bible provides an answer to this question. 1 John 5:19 states, "We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one." (ESV) Galatians 1:4 speaks of "this present evil age." (ESV) 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 says, "And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god (little g) 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..." 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11 reads, "The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refuse to love the truth and so be saved. Therefore God sends them strong delusion, so that they may be believe what is false..."
    What is the activity of Satan? In John 8:44 Jesus calls him the "father of lies." Earlier in 8:32 Jesus says that it is the truth that sets people free. So we live in a world filled with people who are under the power of Satan, blinded in their minds, and under strong delusion in this present evil age. So cultural beliefs and behaviors are ultimately determined by the god of this world, the devil. This is why I am so concerned about culturally based thinking and acting. What is the antidote? To be filled with and put into practice the truth of the Word of God as revealed by the Holy Spirit. When Jesus was tempted by the devil in Luke 4, He responds with Scripture. Satan was tempting Jesus with power, authority, glory, and pride- all culturally valuable. Jesus did not succumb.