The Lord Rescues
Now if [all these things are true, then be sure] the Lord knows how to rescue the godly out of temptations and trials, and how to keep the ungodly under
Humble Yourself
Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to [your] elders. Yes, all of [you] be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for [” God resists the proud,] [But]
Conqueror’s Crown
And [then] when the Chief Shepherd is revealed, you will win the conqueror’s crown of glory. 1 Peter 5:4 (AMPC) Though here Peter is talking to the elders or leaders
Develop self-control
And in [exercising] knowledge [develop] self-control… 2 Peter 1:6 (AMPC) What brakes are to vehicles and machinery, self-control is to life. Any moving object without the ability to brake is
Exercise your faith
For this very reason, adding your diligence [to the divine promises], employ every effort in exercising your faith to develop virtue (excellence, resolution, Christian energy), and in [exercising] virtue [develop]
Be well balanced
Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger],
Cast All Your Care on the Lord
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalms 55:22 (NIV) You were created and tailor made not to
Clothe Yourself with Humility
Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud,But gives grace
Be free from Pride and Arrogance
To honor the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil ways and false words. Proverbs 8:13 (GNT) You can’t let go of and be free from
Elders as models of Christian Living
Not domineering [as arrogant, dictatorial, and overbearing persons] over those in your charge, but being examples (patterns and models of Christian living) to the flock (the congregation). 1 Peter 5:3