Resisthim, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world (1 Peter 5:8-9). I believe that it would be hard to find a more practical word for us who seek to be faithful followers of Jesus—living as we do in hostile times. And you can boil down what Peter has to tell us into two main 1Peter 5:8–9 — New Century Version (NCV) 8 Control yourselves and be careful! The devil, your enemy, goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to eat. 9 Refuse to give in to him, by standing strong in your faith. You know that your Christian family all over the world is having the same kinds of suffering. Summary In the book of 1 Peter we find three main sections: salvation (1:3—2:10), submission (2:11—3:12) and suffering (3:13—5:11). Each of these sections were written to encourage believers to remain strong in the foundation that had been laid by Jesus through his disciple Peter. In the section about salvation Peter affirms that trials 1Peter 5:8-9. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, 1Peter 5:8-13New International Version. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 1Peter – 1 Peter 5:8-11 – 17 of 18. SERMON SUMMARY. In his first epistle, Peter tells us not to be surprised by our trials. It’s interesting that he doesn’t take the time to commiserate with his readers, nor does NjLNgMT. 1Peter 5 presents us with the Apostle Peter’s instructions to the elders and younger members of the church, with a central focus on humble and steadfast leadership in the face of adversity. This chapter provides profound insights on spiritual maturity, resistance against the devil, enduring suffering, and ultimately, the promise of God's 1Peter 5:8-9. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, 1Peter 5:8 — King James Version (KJV 1900) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Warningto Rich Oppressors. 5 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. 4 Look! ingthe flock in 1 Peter 5:1–5, and broadens the imperatives of 1 Peter 5:8–9 beyond the ul- timate concern for apostasy to include the variegated threats of the devil against 1Peter 5:7-8 NIV. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

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