2. Tying It all Together 1 Peter 5:5-14

3. Give Up control Defeat Pride 1 Corinthians 8:2 If anyone supposes that he knows anything, he has not yet known as he ought to know; v.5- God opposes- resists, arranges Himself against

4. Give Up control Defeat anxiety (overly concerned, worry) a lack of faith

5. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.7. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

6. Matthew 6:33-34 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.34. "So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

7. Give Up control Defeat anxiety (overly concerned, worry) a lack of faith The cure? v.6- humble self v.7- give Him your worries

8. Resist the Devil “adversary”- opponent at law, accuses you What Will Help Us? 1.Being sober and alert Of companions, places, situations, and SELF

9. Resist the Devil “adversary”- opponent at law, accuses you What Will Help Us? 1.Being sober and alert 2. Be firm in your faith

10. 2 Peter 1:5-8 Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, 6. and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, 7. and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love. 8. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they render you neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

11. Resist the Devil “adversary”- opponent at law, accuses you What Will Help Us? 1.Being sober and alert 2. Be firm in your faith 3. Know that others are resisting 4. Keep looking to the end of it all

12. 1 Peter IS the True Grace of God STAND FIRM IN IT! You are chosen and born in again You have attached yourself to Jesus You will live above average, in excellence You CAN know and deal with your enemy Suffering is expected and can be profitable God has provided a loving family and watchful leadership that will help you succeed

13. v.14- Peace be to you all who are in Christ