Preacher: Caleb Ogle
Thesis: Beware
Texts:
- 1 Peter 5:8-11
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-11
Context:
- Peter is writing to Gentile Christians who were enduring persecution under the Roman Empire
Bad News: You have an enemy intent on your destruction
Comforting News: There is hope in Christ
Good News: God is going to do great things, and has already gained the victory through Christ
Notes:
“Be sober, be vigilant” — be mindful, be aware, be on the lookout.
Our temptations and struggles are common to other believers and we can help bear one another’s burdens
Our sufferings are:
- for a purpose
- for a time
- for your good
- for His glory
We are often tempted to overcorrect away from one sin or temptation into the arms of another sin or temptation
How do we defeat our enemy?
- The way up starts with being down–humility
- Cast your care on Christ
- You can’t do it without Him
- He cares for you and desires to help you
- “I can do this in my own strength”
- We might not say it out loud, but when we neglect God’s means of grace we live it
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