3 Don't be bossy to those people who are in your care, but set an example for them.
4 Then when Christ the Chief Shepherd returns, you will be given a crown that will never lose its glory.
5 All of you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble toward everyone else. The Scriptures say,“God opposes proud people,but he helps everyonewho is humble.”
6 Be humble in the presence of God's mighty power, and he will honor you when the time comes.
7 God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him.
8 Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone to attack.
9 But you must resist the devil and stay strong in your faith. You know that all over the world the Lord's followers are suffering just as you are.