Satan may sometimes catch his foot in a trap

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Before conversion, the devil could no sooner hold up his 
finger to the sinner to call him to his wicked company, 
sinful games, and filthy delights—and immediately he 
followed, 'like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer 
stepping into a noose till an arrow pierces his liver, like 
a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him 
his life' (Prov 7:22-23). No sooner could Satan bid him to
lie—but immediately he had it on his tongue. No sooner 
could Satan offer a filthy object—but he was overcome 
with lust. 

But after he is converted he serves another Master, and 
takes quite another course; he goes and comes at Christ's
bidding. Satan may sometimes catch his foot in a trap
—but he will no longer be a willing captive. He watches 
against the snares and baits of Satan, and studies to be 
acquainted with his devices and plots.

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