“And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the [pg 736] face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, that the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.... And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.... And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth.... The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.” Gen. 6:1-11.
15. What was the character of the inhabitants of Sodom?
“But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly.” Gen. 13:13. “And they were haughty, and committed abomination before Me: therefore I took them away as I saw good.” Eze. 16:50. See also verse 49.
Note.—Gen. 19:1-9 and 2 Peter 2:6-8 show that they were exceedingly corrupt in morals.
16. What did Christ say would be the condition of the world at His second advent?
“As it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.... Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; ... even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.” Luke 17:26-30.
17. What does the Lord call upon the wicked man to do?
“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.” Isa. 55:7.
18. What are the proper things to engage one's mind?
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Phil. 4:8.