“When Do You Bend?” I Peter 5:5-14

“When Do You Bend?” I Peter 5:5-14

Are you walking with Christ, or are you walking in your own strength and power? Are you standing in God’s truth or in your own personal traditions and convictions?

  1. Humility Must Be P________________ By the Body of Christ.
    1. God gives every B_______ one or more abilities and talents.
    2. A P_______ that believers often develop: we get distracted.
    3. Recognize the source of all G______ abilities. James 1:17
    4. J_______ is our example of a Humble Servant of God.                                                           Matthew 23:11-12; Philippians 2:1f
  2. Stand Firm Against S_______, Not Against Each Other.
    1. V.8 warns us to be constantly A_______ to evil dangers.
    2. Satan is continually S__________ up to you.
    3. James 4:1f Turmoil between believers = Selfish Pride.
  3. Stand Firm With Your Faith In G____.
    1. Numbers 12:3 calls M_______ a very humble man.
    2. Psalm 18 says that t/ Lord is our R_____.
    3. You must choose to R_________ anchored in Christ.                                                              Romans 8:26, 34; Hebrews 12:7f

If God is testing you, will you stand against Him, or will you bow in humble submission?