1 Peter 5:5-9
Today we are reading 1 Peter 5.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
1 Peter 5:5-9 - You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God is opposed to the proud, but He gives grace to the humble. 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7 having cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares about you. 8 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 So resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brothers and sisters who are in the world.
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts With Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions."
Honest Questions
1. Please, describe the leadership structure of your church.
2. What does a person have to "do" to be recognized as a leader in your church?
3. What does a person have to "do" to be allowed to serve in your church?
4. Do you personally gravitate toward "leadership" or "service" when you bring your spiritual gifts to the community?
5. Do you think of yourself as being "subject to your elders?" If so, what does that look like on a practical level?
6. How do you define humility and how does it relate to pride?
7. On a scale of extremely high to extremely low, how much anxiety do you have in your life right now and how well are you doing when it comes to casting that anxiety on God?
8. Read 1 Peter 5:8-9. Here Peter says being sober-minded includes being on the alert, resisting the devil, and standing firm in your faith. Do you think of yourself as a sober-minded person when reflecting on this definition? What does insobriety look like in this context?
9. What is was your favorite verse in 1 Peter 5 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading 1 Peter 5?
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