1 Peter 5:5-10 – Favor or Failure: the poison of pride; the Incredible Power of Humility! God’s Resistance or God’s Favor! (See also Matthew 23:12; Proverbs 16:18)

Indicators of Pride: Failure to submit; carrying worries, fears, anxieties

How to become attractive to the enemy and invite his attack

Cares; lack of sobriety; failure to pay attention

Adversary; liar/father of lies (John 6:44)

Resist the devil! (1 Peter 5:9)

Be sober: “not under the influence” (Chemical; social media addiction; attraction to anger, conflict, contention, fear, etc.; entertainment)

Humble yourself

Admit: total dependency

Submit: my desire, agendas, schedules

Commit: Renew daily (Psalm 37)

Ephesians 5:18; Be filled with the Spirit

Trust the God of Grace (1 Peter 5:10)

Proverbs 3:5, 6