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1 Peter 5:5–10 NRSV

In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.

God seeks men and women who will do His work. He seeks people who are willing to work long hard hours; people who will surrender their time as well as money to the Lord; people who will work when others refuse to. Such people will be used by God and will bring blessing to many. They will help the church to grow and be a success.

Croft M. Pentz, Sermon Outlines from Acts, Sermon Outline Series (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1978), 23.