0060. 57. “Be Sober”

57. “Be Sober”

Frequently we are exhorted to “be sober,” to “think soberly” (Romans 12:3), and to “live soberly” (Titus 2:12).

1. “Be... Sober” in all the spheres of life, that the office filled may be commended—1 Timothy 3:2.

2. “Be Sober” in wakefulness, and not allow the sleep of slothfulness to mar us—1 Thessalonians 5:6.

3. “Be Sober,” and put on the armour of faith, love, and hope, and thus be prepared for the assaults of the enemy—1 Thessalonians 5:8.

4. “Be Sober,” and thus be vigilant to qualify against the assaults of the Devil, and overcome his devices—1 Peter 5:8.

5. “Be Sober,” and “watch unto prayer,” for the end of all things is at hand—1 Peter 4:7.

6. “Be Sober,” is the command to young and old—Titus 2:2, Titus 2:4, Titus 2:6, for unless we watch we shall be worried.

7. “Be Sober,” and “hope to the end”—1 Peter 1:13, for the Coming of the Lord draweth nigh.