Stand or Flee? - a podcast by Lewis Marsh

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1^st Peter, Living as Sojourners & Exiles

Pt. 10: When to Stand & When to Flee

By Louie Marsh, 8-6-2023

Last pic – fight or flight

1) Get myself RIGHT with God.

“⁶Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, ⁷casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7, ESV)

2) I must have a CLEAR VIEW of my real enemy-Satan.

⁸Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8, ESV).

· I must also be constantly VIGILANT.

“¹¹so that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs.” (2 Corinthians 2:11, ESV)

“¹⁵“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” (Matthew 7:15, ESV)

3) I must stand firm and FIGHT BACK.

⁹Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. (1 Peter 5:9, ESV)

· I STAND FIRM against Satan and his strategies.

“⁷Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7, ESV)

¹³Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm... ¹⁶In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; (Ephesians 6:13, 17, ESV)

· However, I FLEE temptation.

“¹³No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13, ESV)

“¹²she caught him by his garment, saying, “Lie with me.” But he left his garment in her hand and fled and got out of the house.” (Genesis 39:12, ESV)

4) I will TRUST God to take care of me.

¹⁰And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. ¹¹To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. (1 Peter 5:10-11, ESV)

5) I will strengthen my PERSONAL relationships.

¹²By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. ¹³She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son. ¹⁴Greet one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.” (1 Peter 5:12-14, ESV)

· Also known as Silas, example of growth & HUMILITY.

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