Dictionary of Bible Themes Self-examination should take place on the basis of God's revelation of himself and the example he sets believers in Jesus Christ. It is especially important before confessing one's sins. Haggai 1:5The importance of self-examination See also Psalms 4:4; 77:6Haggai 1:7; 2:15,18 1 Corinthians 11:28 2 Corinthians 13:5 Hebrews 3:12 1 Corinthians 11:28-29 A lack of self-examination leads to pride and self-delusion See also Matthew 7:5John 8:7 Romans 2:1-4 Psalms 19:12-14 Self-examination is not easy because of humanity's fallen nature See also Jeremiah 17:9Psalms 26:2 God helps believers in their self-examination See also Job 7:17-18; 13:9,23Psalms 11:4-5; 139:23-24 Proverbs 5:21 Jeremiah 17:10; 20:12 Lamentations 3:40-42 The purpose of self-examination is to lead people to God and amendment of life See also Psalms 42:5,11; 43:5James 1:23-25 Galatians 6:1 Self-examination is especially important when ministering to others See also Romans 14:4Galatians 6:3-4 1 Timothy 4:16 James 3:1 See also 1462 truth, in NT6030 sin, avoidance 6626 conversion 8451 mortification 8664 praise |
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