^7 (A)Submit therefore to God. But ^[a](B)resist the devil, and he will flee from you. ^8 (C)Come close to God and He will come close to you. ^(D)Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and ^(E)purify your hearts, you ^(F)[b]double-minded.

^8 (A)Be of sober spirit, ^(B)be on the alert. Your adversary, ^(C)the devil, prowls around like a roaring ^(D)lion, seeking someone to devour. ^9 [a](E)So resist him, ^(F)firm in your faith, knowing that ^(G)the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your ^[b]brothers and sisters who are in the world.

Christ Is Our Example

²¹ For ^(A)you have been called for this purpose, ^(B)because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you ^(C)an example, so that you would follow in His steps,

¹⁴ Therefore, my ^(A)beloved, flee from ^(B)idolatry.

²² Now ^(A)flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, ^(B)faith, love, and peace with those who ^(C)call on the Lord ^(D)from a pure heart.

¹⁴ But ^(A)put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh ^(B)in regard to its lusts.