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To dIe for... . A series in 1 Peter. Stand Fast in the Grace of God 1Peter 5:8-13. Stand Fast in the Grace of God 1Peter 5:8-13. 1 Peter 5:8 …Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Stand Fast in the Grace of God 1Peter 5:8-13. Be Alert
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To dIe for... A series in 1 Peter Stand Fast in the Grace of God 1Peter 5:8-13
Stand Fast in the Grace of God1Peter 5:8-13 1 Peter 5:8 …Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour
Stand Fast in the Grace of God1Peter 5:8-13 Be Alert 1 Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. 1 Peter 1:13-14 …prepare your minds for action
Stand Fast in the Grace of God1Peter 5:8-13 Be Alert Control your behaviour 1 Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled… • Work on your marriage (1Peter 3:1-7) • Be a good employee (1Peter 2:18) • Live well with people at church (1Peter 3:8) • Never take revenge (1Peter 3:9) • Stick together (1Peter 4:7) • Make love central (1Peter 4:8) • Don’t be afraid (1Peter 3:14) • Treat unbelievers with respect (1Peter 3:16) • Let leaders lead (1Peter 5:1-5)
Stand Fast in the Grace of God1Peter 5:8-13 Be Alert Control your behaviour Resist evil 1 Peter 5:9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith
Stand Fast in the Grace of God1Peter 5:8-13 Be Alert Control your behaviour Resist evil React well to suffering Isolation – You’re not alone! 1Peter 5:9 Despair – Keep heaven in sight! 1Peter 5:10 Pointlessness - There is a purpose! 1Peter 2:12 / 1Peter 2:20-21
Stand Fast in the Grace of God1Peter 5:8-13 4 ways to stand firm in God’s grace • Be Alert • Control your behaviour • Resist evil • React well to suffering