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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Gregory the Dialogist
In his eyes He will take him as with a hook. 14. It is much to be observed, that the Lord, tempering in His mercy the words of His Scripture, alarms us at one time with sharp excitements, comforts us at another with gentle consolations, and blends terror with comforts, and comforts with terror; in order that, while they are both tempered towards us with wonderful skill of management, we may be found neither to despair through fear, nor yet incautiously secure. …
Thomas Aquinas
Yet there are some who are not overcome by the devil but rather obtain victory over him. This principally pertains to Christ, about whom the Apocalypse says, "Behold the lion of the tribe of Judah has conquered." (5:5) Consequently, this happens to others through the grace of Christ, as 1 Cor. …
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