and do not givethe devilan opportunity.
But Petersaid,"Ananias,whyhas Satanfilledyour heartto lieto the HolySpiritand to keep back[some] of the priceof the land?
Nevertakeyour ownrevenge,beloved,but leaveroomfor the wrath[of God], for it is written,"VENGEANCEIS MINE,I WILL REPAY,"saysthe Lord.
Puton the full armorof God,sothat you will be ableto stand firmagainstthe schemesof the devil.
in addition to all,takingup the shieldof faithwith whichyou will be ableto extinguishallthe flamingarrowsof the evil[one].
Submitthereforeto God.Resistthe deviland he will fleefrom you.
Be of sober[spirit], be on the alert.Your adversary,the devil,prowls aroundlikea roaringlion,seekingsomeoneto devour.