has not worked in favor of the devil, so kinship again becomes the issue. But the challenge here takes a subtle new form not seen in test number one. The devil quotes Scripture himself (Ps 91:11–12). The particular quotation is carefully chosen, demonstrating that the devil too is adept at calling upon the tradition of the Father. What the content of that quotation offers is the kind of protection a father offers a son: “[God] will command his angels concerning you, to protect you” and “on their