Thedevil cannot accuse us when we are abiding in Christ and covered in the armour of God - for Christ is our salvation and we have the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. In Christ, we have the answer to every accusation of the enemy and the remedy for each of his ungodly temptations, but we are to put on the whole armour of God so
1Peter 5:6. ESV Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, NIV Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. NASB Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time,
Luke10:19 - Jesus tells us; 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Surround yourself with The Word and godly things. Pray. Guard your eyes and heart. Fast. It is definitely not easy in this day and age. Update 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 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 10After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be]. Read full chapter Verse2. - Feed the flock of God which is among you; rather, tend, as a shepherd tends his flock.The verb ποιμάνατε is aorist, as if St. Peter wished to concentrate into one point of view all the labors of the ministerial life. He is echoing the word so solemnly addressed to himself by the risen Lord, "Feed my sheep ποίμαινε τὰ πρόβατά μου."Inthe midst of all those unsettled emotions, fears and anxieties, I cried out to the Lord for a verse to anchor my faith. And as I prayed and sought the Lord over it, he impressed upon my heart, 1 Peter 5: 10. And 1 Peter 5:10 says: “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in
PublishedJan 17, 2022. “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”. ( Matthew 11:28) “Casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you.” ( 1 TheGreek word translated “possession” in 1 Peter 2:9 means “to purchase” or “to acquire for a price.” a holy nation (Exod. 19:6); a people for God’s possession (Exod. 19:5). In verse 10 Peter draws from Hosea 1:10 & 2:23 to remind his scattered readers that formerly they were not God’s people, but now they are. Formerly1Peter 2:9-20: Specific instructions for Christian spiritual growth. 1 Peter 3:1-7: Duties of husbands and wives. 1 Peter 3:8–4:19: Instructions on how to live righteously despite sufferings. 1 Peter 5:1-9: Advice to elders, including resisting the adversary—“the roaring lion.” 1 Peter 5:10-14: Concluding remarks. Where was 1 Peter
IPeter 5:5-10 NKJV. Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon 51-11. 3. Encouraging suffering churches, . v] General exhortations for elders and church members. Argument. Peter "now returns to finish what he had to say of the duties which his brethren owed to one another in the communion of the Church", Lillie, Lectures on the First and Second letters of Peter.It is, in a sense, "a summary of the ethical demands etV3znC.