1 Peter 5:8-9

Christians cannot be lazy when they have given their worries to God. The devil always looks for people to attack. Christians must be ready for action. ‘The devil is your enemy’ because he opposes Christians. He wants them to fail. A lion is a fierce animal that kills and eats other animals. It can even attack and eat people. A lion usually looks for weaker animals, because they are easier to catch. It attacks them when they do not expect it. The devil behaves like this, so Christians must be ready for him. He does not eat their body, but he wants to kill their spirit. He accuses them and makes other people accuse them too. However, Christians must fight the devil and not give in to him. Another name for the devil is ‘Satan’. Christians must trust God and be strong. Peter wants to encourage his readers. He tells them that they are not the only people who suffer. Many other Christians suffer too. Often it can help people if they know this.