1 Peter 5:8-9 - Take Heart - Christian Vegetarian Association

1 Peter 5:8-9 (RSV)

Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

There are plenty of temptations to throw us off the path God wants us to follow. However, by trying our best to follow Christ’s teachings of compassion, mercy, love and peace, we can rest assured that we are under God’s wing.

“Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experience of suffering is required of your brotherhood throughout the world.”

We live in a world full of temptations. Greed, ambition, pleasure and power can drive us away from God. Being mindful of our actions that should be driven by the teachings of Jesus Christ, can help us resist these temptations and focus on obeying and glorifying God.