Page 291 - Pleasant Words from the Gospe

Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)

Being Alert and Self-Controlled

for God's Sake

So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be
alert and self-controlled. For those who sleep, sleep at night...
But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting
on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as
a helmet. (1 Thessalonians, 5:6-8)

Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls

around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Re-
sist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your
brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind
of sufferings. (1 Peter, 5:8-9)

... And pray... on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and re-
quests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on pray-
ing [to God] for all the saints [who have devoted themselves to
God]. (Ephesians, 6:17-18)

... [Jesus:] "Stay here and keep watch with me." (Matthew,
26:38)

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as
wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days
are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the
Lord's will is. (Ephesians, 5:15-17)

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage;
be strong. Do everything in love. You know that the household
of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have
devoted themselves to the service of the saints [who are devot-
ed to God]. I urge you, brothers, to submit to such as these and

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