Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8400 The tasks of the believer » 8477 self-examination » 8478 self-examination, teaching on
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.
The importance of self-examination
Haggai 1:5 See also Psalm 4:4; Psalm 77:6; Haggai 1:7; Haggai 2:15,18; 1 Corinthians 11:28; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Hebrews 3:12
A lack of self-examination leads to pride and self-delusion
1 Corinthians 11:28-29 See also Matthew 7:5; John 8:7; Romans 2:1-4
Self-examination is not easy because of humanity's fallen nature
Psalm 19:12-14 See also Jeremiah 17:9
God helps believers in their self-examination
Psalm 26:2 See also Job 7:17-18; Job 13:9,23; Psalm 11:4-5; Psalm 139:23-24; Proverbs 5:21; Jeremiah 17:10; Jeremiah 20:12
The purpose of self-examination is to lead people to God and amendment of life
Lamentations 3:40-42 See also Psalm 42:5,11; Psalm 43:5; James 1:23-25
Self-examination is especially important when ministering to others
Galatians 6:1 See also Romans 14:4; Galatians 6:3-4; 1 Timothy 4:16; James 3:1
See also
1461 truth, nature of 6029 sin, forgiveness 6624 confession of sin 8451 mortification 8662 meditation
