1 Peter 5:8-14

8 Be of sober spirit, be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 

9 But resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished among your brethren who are in the world. 

10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, strengthen, confirm, and ground you. 

11 To Him be might forever and ever. Amen. 

12 Through Silvanus, our faithful brother as I regard him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and bearing witness that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it! 

13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark. 

14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.

Referenced Scripture:

James 4:7

Quotes:

“The call to resistance does not summon believers to do Herculean acts on God’s behalf.  Believers are not encouraged to gather all their resources to do great works for God. No, resisting the devil means that believers remain firm in their faith, that is, in their trust in God.  Believers triumph over the devil as they continue to trust God, believing that he truly cares for them and will sustain them until the end.  Perseverance until the last day is accomplished from first to last by faith.”-  Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner