RESISTING THE ENEMY

Intro. - Who is the enemy?

Know Your Enemy - 1 Peter 5:8b

Satan is the enemy, adversary, opponent

Adversary - legal term - not seeking justice, but to discredit God

Satan is on the prowl

Satan wants to devour you

Preparation - 1 Peter 1:13-16

“Roll up your sleeves and get to work”

Be self-controlled - keep your head in the game

Strive to live a holy life

Going Into Battle - 1 Peter 4:7

The priority of prayer

Clear minded - practical wisdom based in the Lord - Proverbs 1:7

Self-controlled - disciplined to pray

Fight the Battle - 1 Peter 5:8

Self-controlled - sober to understand what is going on in the world

Alert - recognizing danger and opportunity

Concl. - Restored by Christ - 1 Peter 5:10-11