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1 Peter 1-5
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At least three different times Peter tells us to “be self
controlled and alert.” Self controlled—not
giving in to temptation; alert—recognizing temptations when they come and
understanding that they will come.
In chapter 5 he says, “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring
lion looking for someone to devour.”
What a powerful use of imagery.
The devil is always on the hunt, prowling around, looking for one moment
of weakness to pounce. And once he
pounces he tries to devour. Paul
said in Ephesians, “Do not give the devil a foothold.”
How do we keep from giving the enemy a foothold? Be self controlled and alert; “Resist
him, standing firm in the faith.”
Learn to recognize Satan’s lies and temptations, but more than that
learn to recognize the Father’s voice.
We just read the other day in James that God does not tempt us. He is light and in Him there is no
darkness. We are chosen so that we
“may declare the praises of Him who called us out of darkness into His
wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2:9)
How can we declare His praises and be the light of the world when
we keep hanging out in the darkness?
Singing this song in my head today - “It’s hard to dance with the
devil on your back, so shake him off!”
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