The Battle for the Family (1 Peter 5:8-9)
Opening considerations…
1. Don’t be overly fascinated
2. Don’t neglect to realize
3. Don’t be overly afraid
4. Don’t underestimate
THEME: “Because you have an adversary who is actively seeking to destroy your family, you must be alert to the battle and fight in the battle.”
I. Know Your Adversary
A. He Is Powerful (Ephesian 6:10-12; 2 Corinthians 4:4; John 12:31-32; Ephesians 2:2; Jude 9)
B. He Is Alive (Job 1:7)
C. He Is Searching (Job 1:8-10)
D. He Is Crafty (Ephesians 6:11; Eziekiel 28:12, 17; 2 Corinthians 11:14-15)
E. He Is Deadly
II. Recognize He Targets Your Family
A. It destroys God’s foundational institution.
B. It destroys God’s plan for nurturing.
C. It destroys God’s picture of Himself.
D. It greatly damages a Christian.
III. Be Alert and Fighting
A. Be Sober (Luke 22:31-34)
B. Be Vigilant
1. Watch for segregation and separation
2. Watch for unfaithfulness in family roles
C. Be Resisting
1. Stand against any hinderance
2. Don’t doubt
3. Know we are all fighting side by side