THE PATH OF FAITH

1 PETER 5:5-11 [especially v. 9]

Pastor Rick Jackson

Proverbs 1:15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:

Proverbs 2:9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.

Proverbs 4:14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.

Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

Proverbs 4:26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.

I. THE PATH OF HUMILITY [v. 5-7]

1. The Path of Submission [v. 5a]

2. The Path of Grace [v. 5b]

3. The Path of God’s Timing [v. 6]

4. The Path of God’s Care [v. 7]

II. THE PATH OF SOBRIETY [v. 8-9]

1. The Power of Alertness [v. 8a]

2. The Power of the Adversary [v. 8b]

3. The Power of Alliance [v. 9]                                    

Stay strong for others/draw strength from others

III. THE PATH OF GOD [v. 10-11]

1. He Called Us [v. 10a]

2. He Will Complete Us [v. 10b]

3. He Receives the Glory [v. 11]