"Farewell Old, Hello New"

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New year resolutions

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Happy New Year

The Bible and New Year’s celebrations

Hebrews 12:1 ESV
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Resolutions

Fully 80% of people fail in their resolutions by February
Hebrews 12:2 ESV
looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Only 8% of people achieve their resolutions.

Resolutions and The Bible

While New Year’s resolutions aren’t in the Bible, the idea is biblical
Hebrews 12:3 ESV
Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
Resolutions focus on the external:
Romans 12:1 ESV
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
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Get organized
Learn a new skill or hobby 
Live life to the fullest
Save more money / spend less money
Quit smoking
Spend more time with family and friends
Travel more
Read more
The external is in the Bible - Delilah
Behavior is in the Bible - Pharisees

A new self

Colossians 3:5 ESV
Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
Colossians 3:6–7 ESV
On account of these the wrath of God is coming. In these you too once walked, when you were living in them.
Colossians 3:6 ESV
On account of these the wrath of God is coming.
Colossians 3:7 ESV
In these you too once walked, when you were living in them.
Colossians 3:8 ESV
But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.
Colossians 3:9–10 ESV
Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.
Colossians 3:9 ESV
Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices
Colossians 3:10 ESV
and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.

But, I have an excuse...

“Keep it simple,” the model...

Hebrews 12:1 ESV
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
Hebrews 12:2 ESV
looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

Set goals...

Romans 12:1 ESV
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Romans 12:2 ESV
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

“Make it tangible,” use what you’ve been given...

Romans 12:3 ESV
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.
Romans 12:3 ESV
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.
Romans 12:4 ESV
For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function,
Romans 12:4–5 ESV
For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
Romans 12:5 ESV
so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
Romans 12:6 ESV
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;
Romans 12:6–7 ESV
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching;
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Romans 12:8 ESV
the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

“Make it obvious,” out with the old, in with the new...

Romans 12:9 ESV
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
Romans 12:10 ESV
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
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Romans 12:11 ESV
Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
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Romans 12:12 ESV
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:13 ESV
Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
Romans 12:14 ESV
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
Romans 12:15 ESV
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
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Romans 12:16 ESV
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
Romans 12:17 ESV
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
Romans 12:18 ESV
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
Romans 12:19 ESV
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
Romans 12:20 ESV
To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Romans 12:21 ESV
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Keep believing...

Philippians 4:13 ESV
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
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