1Peter 2New International Version. 2 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 1Peter 5:8 is a warning to be sober and alert because the devil is seeking to make us ineffective followers of Jesus. And he will go to any length to accomplish this task. How 1 Peter 5:8 Applies To Your Life . Let’s end by looking at how you can be alert and clear minded. Here are two ways you can apply 1 Peter 5:8 to your life. 1. 1Peter 5:8-10. 8 Be self-controlled and alert. 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 your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in 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 Verse8. - For if these things be in you, and abound; literally, for these things belonging to you and abounding make, etc.The word used here (ὑπάρχοντα) implies actual possession; these graces must be made our own; they must be wrought into our characters: then they will increase and multiply, for the grace of God cannot lie still, it must ever he advancing 1Peter 5:8 Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking 1Peter 5:6-8New Living Translation. 6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to 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! qv2JJXV.

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