The more things change the more they stay the same Ecclesiastes 1:9-10 That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what will be done, And there is nothing new under the sun. Is there anything of which it may be said, "See, this is new"? It has already been in ancient times before us.

The more things change the more they stay the same Adam and Eve Gen. 3:6 Days of Noah Gen. 6:5 True about sin Israel Exodus 32:6 Early church Rom. 1:26-28 Genesis 3:6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate. Genesis 6:5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Exodus 32:6 Then they rose early on the next day, offered burnt offerings, and brought peace offerings; and the people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Romans 1:26-28 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. (27) Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. (28) And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting;

The more things change the more they stay the same True about sin Adam and Eve Gen. 3:6 Days of Noah Gen. 6:5 Israel Exodus 32:6 Early church Rom. 1:26-28 1 John 2:15-17 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. (16) For all that is in the world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the Father but is of the world. (17) And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. Lust of the flesh – That which appeals to or pampers fleshly appetites. All that is associated with mere animal propensities. Lust of the eyes – That which satisfies or gratifies what is seen. Lust that has its origin in sight. Pride of life – An attitude of pride, arrogance, and ostentation.

Sounds a whole lot like the world and time in which we live Mechanisms of temptation may change, but lust and sin remain the same Corruption Drinking Carousing Wild parties Internet Filthy Distractions James 1:14-15 James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. (15) Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.

1 Cor. 6:9-11 – “Such were some of you” 1 Peter 4:3-5 – “We have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles” 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, (10) nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. (11) And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Peter 4:3-5 For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles--when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries. (4) In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you. (5) They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

Keys to Godly Living 1 Tim. 4:10 – “Trust in the living God” Col. 3:1-2 – “Set your mind on things above” Eph. 6:11-13 – “Put on the whole armor” 1 Timothy 4:10 For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. Colossians 3:1-2 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. (2) Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. Ephesians 6:11-13 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (12) For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. (13) Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Keys to Godly Living 1 Peter 5:8-9 – Resist Satan 1 Cor. 16:13 – “Be brave, be strong” 1 Cor. 9:27 – “I discipline my body and bring it into subjection” 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (9) Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. 1 Corinthians 9:27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.

Keys to Godly Living 1 Peter 1:13-16 – “Be holy, for I am holy” 1 Tim. 4:12 – “Be an example to believers” Matt. 5:16 – “Let your light so shine before men” 1 Peter 1:13-16 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; (14) as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; (15) but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, (16) because it is written, "BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY.“ 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Keys to Godly Living Gal. 5:22-24 – Bear “the fruit of the Spirit” 2 Peter 1:5-10 – “Giving all diligence, add to your faith” Col. 3:17 – “Do all in the name of the Lord” Galatians 5:22-24 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, (23) gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. (24) And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 2 Peter 1:5-10 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, (6) to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, (7) to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. (8) For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (9) For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. (10) Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.