1 Peter 5:8-9
“Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the Devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers and sisters in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.”
This passage is from the apostle Peter's first letter, written to early Christian communities spread across Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). They were facing various forms of social pressure and suffering for their faith, and Peter encourages them to remain steadfast and hopeful amidst these challenges.
What does it mean to be 'sober and self-controlled' in responding to what we perceive as negative influences today?