The thing that really would beat the pants off the devil would be the kindness of God shown in a sincere gospel pitch.
The devil is very adept at blame games. Blame games work his element.
He strikes out when asked to produce even a gram of grace.
Even if there is some gain to be had here, it is like why go to the river with a shot glass if you can go with a tanker truck?
Wise words. This bears some extra thinking and praying.