0060. 57. “Be Sober”

57. “Be Sober”

Frequently we are exhorted to “be sober,” to “think soberly” (Rom_12:3), and to “live soberly” (Tit_2:12).

1. “Be… Sober” in all the spheres of life, that the office filled may be commended—1Ti_3:2.

2. “Be Sober” in wakefulness, and not allow the sleep of slothfulness to mar us—1Th_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—1Th_5:8.

4. “Be Sober,” and thus be vigilant to qualify against the assaults of the Devil, and overcome his devices—1Pe_5:8.

5. “Be Sober,” and “watch unto prayer,” for the end of all things is at hand—1Pe_4:7.

6. “Be Sober,” is the command to young and old—Tit_2:2, Tit_2:4, Tit_2:6, for unless we watch we shall be worried.

7. “Be Sober,” and “hope to the end”—1Pe_1:13, for the Coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH