How To Overcome Trials (1 Peter 5:6-11)
Humble Yourselves 1 Peter 5:6 Matt. 5:3 “Under the mighty hand of God” Some become bitter and rebellious Matt. 5:3
Cast Your Cares Upon God Worry is condemned Matt. 6:25-33; Phil. 4:6,7 Comfort – He cares for you Ps. 142:4,5 Matt. 6:26-30; 10:29-31
Be Watchful 1 Peter 5:8 1 Thess. 5:6 Will then be able to recognize our enemy
Resist the devil 1 Peter 5:9 James 4:7 1 Cor. 10:13 Easiest way to overcome temptation is to resist evil
Know Others Have Overcome 1 Peter 5:9b 1 Peter 5:6b, 10, 11 1 Cor. 15:58
What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Luke 13:3) Confess your faith in Christ (Mt. 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Walk by faith in newness of life (Rom. 6:4)