To be of sober mind means you are not affected by anything foreign that will disrupt proper alignment, be it natural or spiritual. 3 things we need to know about our enemy: 1. Salvation prevention. Luke 8:12 The enemy can rob us of the Word of God in our lives and try to cause us to be barren. The only Prayer that The Lord listens to from an unbeliever is that of Repentance. 2. Obstructs the sight of man. It is the desire of satan to see us walk aimlessly day after day. 3. Tries to corrupt God's Truth. This is done through personal attack from satan, but also through the mouths of ministers and teachers who leave out Truths from what they teach. 2.