CHRISTIAN GROWTH
SELF EXAMINATION
TOPIC; SELF EXAMINATION
TEXT; 2Corinthians 13:15, Mathew 7:1-5
(1) Why do we need to examine ourselves?
a. To ensure that we measure up to the standard of God – 1 Cor. 11:28-30
b. For us to judge ourselves so that we should not be judge – 1Cor. 11:31-32\
c. So that we can return to God if we have drifted away from him. It will indicate to us whether we need revival or not. Lam. 3:40;Jer.24:7; Hos. 6:1
d. Also to have assurance of being in the faith. 2Corin. 13:5
e. So that we are not guilty of the same offence of which we accuse people. Matt. 7:5.
(2) Some areas to examine.
a. Holy living Heb. 12:14
b. Watchfulness and prayerfulness Mt.26:41
c. Compassion for lost souls Acts 20:31; Mk 16:15
d. Obedience to God’s Commandments Jer. 7:2, Deut. 11:8-9
e. Faithfulness Luke.16:10-12
f. Hearing from God 1 Sam. 3:9-10, Acts 27:23-25
g. Thanksgiving Rom. 1:21, Acts 12:23.
h. Pleasing God Gen. 18:17-19
Conclusion:-
Self examination is profitable. It ensures that your eyes remain on Jesus Christ and helps you to arrest any trace of backsliding before you go far. This spiritual check-up should be a regular exercise to ensure that we do not derail from the path of faith.
It is the desire of God our maker that all his children should grow. But this can be realized by constant examination and observation of us on daily basis. Let us always long for heavenly things, for that is the purpose of which Christ came into this world. Let us always be desirous of heavenly glory. Many have forgotten the purpose of their living. It’s my prayer that God will help us in this heavenly race. (Amen).
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