The Responsibilities of The Whole Church (1 Peter 5:5).

Having spoken to the under-shepherds Peter now speaks to the sheep. In the light of the coming onslaught on the flock they are to walk in readiness so that when the lion at some stage comes among them (compare Hebrews 11:3), as come he will, they are able to stand firm under their great Chief Shepherd. We can compare how Paul had spoken of wolves coming among the people of God, again depicted as His sheep (Acts 20:29; compare also Matthew 10:16). And as in James 4:6 their success against him will be found in being humble, and in being in true submission to God, Who alone can give victory over the Devil, in vibrant faith. And the result will be that God will bring them safely through their trials and will establish them in His glory.

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