The Bible says we must sober - “Be free from the influence of intoxicants” (Vine’s Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words). An intoxicant is “an intoxicating agent, as alcoholic liquor or certain drugs” (dictionary.com).

We must be vigilant - “Metaphor: to watch i.e. give strict attention to, be cautious, active: - lest one fall into sin” (Thayer's Greek Lexicon).

Our adversary is the devil, also known as the Prosecutor, “the accuser of our brethren” (Revelation 12:10).

A lion roars when he finds a victim. (Amos 3:4 NLT) The devil, as a roaring lion, walks about looking for victims, those that would fall to his devices. (2Corinthians 2:11)

When we submit ourselves to God and resist the devil, he will flee from us. (James 4:7) When we draw near to God, God will draw near to us. (James 4:8) When we cleanse ourselves with true repentance, turning from sin with sincere regret, humbling ourselves before God, He will lift us up. (James 4:8-10)

When we repent of our sins, are baptized in Jesus name for the remission of our sins, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, God has given us the power over sin. (Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38) If we allow Him, He will set us free from the habits and addictions of intoxicants, and give us the power to stay off them.

With the Holy Ghost within, the Lord opens our eyes and directs our paths so we won’t fall into sin.

The Comforter, the Holy Ghost within us, is our Advocate and Defense Attorney. Jesus pleads His blood upon us when satan the Prosecutor accuses us of sin in our life. When we have been baptized “IN JESUS NAME” the blood of Jesus has washed away our sins. If we stumble and sin and then repent, Jesus pleads His blood again. (1 John 2:1-2)

We have submitted our life to Jesus when we obey His gospel (Acts 2:38).

We shouldn’t think it strange that we have fiery trials. (1 Peter 4:12-13) Our brothers and sisters in the Lord go through this just like we do. It is by trials and temptations that we all are perfected, maturing in Christ, strengthened, standing firm and steadfast in Jesus.

"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world." - 1 Peter 5:8-9

"But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." - 1 Peter 5:10