What The Devil Doesn’t Want! 1 Peter 5:1-11

What The Devil Doesn't Want 1 Peter 5:1-5 1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. 5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. What The Devil Doesn't Want

What The Devil Doesn't Want 1 Peter 5:6-11 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. What The Devil Doesn't Want

What The Devil Doesn't Want Introduction The Devil is a formidable force He never stops trying… to destroy the faith of Christians to disrupt peace & unity in congregations to win Christians over to his side How will we react when faced with the devil’s evil wants? What The Devil Doesn't Want

A Congregation to Have Unity & Peace - 1 Peter 5:5-7 But, God does… Good & pleasant - Psalms 133:1 God hates sowers of discord - Prov. 6:19 Lord’s prayer - John 17:20-21 No divisions - 1 Corinthians 1:10 Unity of the Spirit, bond of peace Ephesians 4:2-3 The Devil Doesn’t Want… Psa. 133:1 - Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Prov. 6:19 - A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Jn. 17:20-21 - Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; 21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. 1 Cor. 1:10 - Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. Eph. 4:2-3 - I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. What The Devil Doesn't Want

A Congregation to Have Unity & Peace - 1 Peter 5:5-7 Devil doesn’t want us to… Respectfully submit to one another 1 Peter 5:5 “Submit yourselves” (put under - Strong) Age - 1 Timothy 5:1-2 (Job 32:4, 7) All (in relation as brethren) - Eph. 5:21 The Devil Doesn’t Want… 1 Pet. 5:5-7 - Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. hupotasso, hoop-ot-as'-so -“Submit yourselves” to subordinate; reflexively, to obey:--be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto. - (Strong’s G-5293). 1 Tim. 5:1-2 - Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; 2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity. Job 32:4-7 - Now because they were years older than he, Elihu had waited to speak to Job. 5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men (Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar) his wrath was aroused. 6 So Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, answered and said: "I am young in years, and you are very old; Therefore I was afraid, And dared not declare my opinion to you. 7 I said, 'Age should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom. ***Elihu was polite. He respected the older men. He did not interrupt them. Eph. 5:21 - Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. What The Devil Doesn't Want

A Congregation to Have Unity & Peace - 1 Peter 5:5-7 Devil doesn’t want us to submit to one another How…? Valuing others better than our self Philippians 2:3 Clothing our self with humility - vs. 5 Trusting in the Lord - vss. 6-7 The Devil Doesn’t Want… 1 Pet. 5:5-7 - 5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Phil. 2:3 - Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. RSV - Do nothing from selfishness or conceit, but in humility count others better than yourselves. Vs. 5 - See above Vss. 6-7 See above What The Devil Doesn't Want

A Congregation to Have Unity & Peace - 1 Peter 5:5-7 Devil doesn’t want us to submit to one another Why? Fear of God - Ephesians 5:21 Love - John 13:34-35; 1 John 4:20-21 Grace to the humble - vs. 5 The Devil Doesn’t Want… 1 Pet. 5:5-7 - 5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Eph. 5:21 - Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Jn. 13:34-35 - A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. 1 Jn. 4:20-21 - If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. Vs. 5 - See above What The Devil Doesn't Want

A Congregation to Have Unity & Peace - 1 Peter 5:5-7 Devil doesn’t want us to… Diligently guard our unity in Christ Ephesians 4:1-6 Worthy conduct - 4:1 Worthy attitudes - 4:2-3 Worthy foundation (Truth) - 4:4-6 The Devil Doesn’t Want… 1 Pet. 5:5-7 - Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Eph. 4:1-6 - 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 here is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. What The Devil Doesn't Want

A Congregation to Have Qualified Elders - 1 Peter 5:1-4 But, God does - Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5 Devil doesn’t want us to have… Scriptural organization & its blessings Ephesians 4:11-16 Qualified Shepherds (pastors, overseers) 1 Peter 5:1-3 (Acts 20:28; Hebrews 13:17; Titus 1:9-11) The Devil Doesn’t Want… 1 Pet. 5:1-4 - Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. Acts 14:23 - And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. Titus 1:5 - For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: Eph. 4:11-16 - READ 1 Pet. 5:1-3 - 1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. Acts 20:28 - Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. Heb. 13:17 - Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. Titus 1:9-11 - Qualifications of Elders - 9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. 10 For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: 11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake. What The Devil Doesn't Want

The Devil Doesn’t Want… A Congregation to Have Qualified Elders - 1 Peter 5:1-4 Tempted to “mind the things of men” “The church is doing fine without elders” “Selecting and having elders will just cause problems” “I want get to have my ‘say’ in the business meetings” Opposition w/o a scriptural basis (Colossians 2:8; Titus 1:5) The Devil Doesn’t Want… 1 Pet. 5:1-4 - Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. Col. 2:8 - Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. Titus 1:5 - For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: What The Devil Doesn't Want

A Congregation to Have Workers for Christ - 1 Peter 5:8-11 God does… Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 6:10 Devil doesn’t want us to… Steadfastly resist him in the faith 1 Peter 5:8-9 (Ephesians 6:11, 13) Teach the lost - 1 Thessalonians 1:8 (Mk. 16:15) Teach and edify the saved - 2 Timothy 2:2 Believe the truth - Rom. 1:25; 2 Thess. 2:1-12 The Devil Doesn’t Want… 1 Pet. 5:8-11 - 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Eph. 2:10 - For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Gal. 6:10 - As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. 1 Pet. 5:8-9 - See above Eph. 6:11 - Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 1 Thess. 1:8 - For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing Mk. 16:15 - And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 2 Tim. 2:2 - And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Rom. 1:25 - Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. 2 Thess. 2:1-12 - READ What The Devil Doesn't Want

A Congregation to Have Workers for Christ - 1 Peter 5:8-11 Workers for Christ will persevere: 1 Peter 5:9-11 Stand steadfast in the faith - vs. 9; Jude 3 Share with others in suffering for righteousness sake - Matthew 5:10-12 Are perfected & edified - vs. 10 Honor God & live under His rule - vs. 11 The Devil Doesn’t Want… 1 Pet. 5:8-11 - 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Pet. 5:9-11 - See above Vs. 9 - See Above Jude - Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. Matt. 5:10-12 - 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. {falsely: Gr. lying} 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Vs. 10 - 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. Vs. 11 - 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. What The Devil Doesn't Want

A Congregation to Serve Christ! What are you doing to help see that it does? Praying and working? Matthew 9:37-38 Remaining sober & vigilant in conduct? 1 Peter 5:8 The Devil Doesn’t Want… 1 Pet. 5:8-11 - 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Matt. 9:37-38 - 37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. 1 Pet 5:8 - See above What The Devil Doesn't Want

A Congregation to have humble members! - 1 Peter 5:5-7 What are you doing to see that you remain humble to God and others? Humbly serving one another? 1 Peter 5:5 Following Christ, our example in humility? 1 Peter 2:13-25; Philippians 2:1-9 We must avoid pride and its pitfalls! James 4:6-10; 1 Tim. 6:1-5; 2 Tim. 3:1-5 Psalms 10:4; Proverbs 8:13;16:18; 29:23 The Devil Doesn’t Want… 1 Pet. 5:5-7 -5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Pet. 5:5 - See Above 1 Pet. 2:13-25 - READ Phil. 2:1-9 - READ James 4:6-10 - READ 1 Tim. 6:1-5 - READ 2 Tim. 3:1-5 - READ Psa. 10:4 - 4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts. Prov. 8:13 - The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward (perverse) mouth, do I hate. Prov. 16:18 - Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Prov. 29:23 - A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. What The Devil Doesn't Want

The Devil Doesn’t Want… A Congregation to… Have unity and peace! Have qualified elders! Serve Christ! Be humble! The Devil Doesn’t Want… What The Devil Doesn't Want

Conclusion & Final Question Are you giving the Devil what he wants in these matters? OR… Are you giving God what He wants? What The Devil Doesn't Want

What The Devil Doesn't Want 1 Peter 5:8, 9 “8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” What The Devil Doesn't Want

What The Devil Doesn't Want 1 Peter 5:8, 9 “8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” What The Devil Doesn't Want

“What Must I Do…” Acts 16:30 An alien sinner must… Hear the Gospel - Romans 10:17 Believe - Acts 16:31, 32 Repent – Acts 17:30 Confess Christ - Acts 8:37 Be Baptized in water - Acts 2:38 An erring Child of God must… Repent and Pray - Acts 8:22 Live “faithful unto death” Revelation 2:10 Rom. 10:17 - So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Acts 16:31-32 - And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. 32 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. Acts. 17:30-31 - And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. Acts - 8:37 - And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Acts. 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 8:22 - Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. Rev. 2:10 - Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.