Oct 13.97: Light For The Day - "Self-Examination"

Self-examination is one test from which
no Christian is excused.

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"But if we judged ourselves truly,
we should not be judged."
--1 Corinthians 11:31 (NIV)

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"Self-Examination"

It is often hard to listen to someone who tells you
something "for your own good." No one likes to hear
negative comments, whether they are true or not.
It takes a special person to seek criticism and
suggestions for improvement. The Bible says that
we should be humble and always trying to improve
ourselves. This is an important part of wisdom.

The Apostle Paul advised that every person should
examine him or herself to see that he or she is truly
living the way Christ would want them to live.
Honest examination and evaluation requires a lot
of integrity. It is not always easy. Happily, God
supports us through our self-examination, and He
loves us no matter how good or bad we might find
ourselves to be. The love of God is unconditional.
God is truly for us, and if He is for us, who can be 
against us?

Wise words may be welcome, or they may create in
us feelings of hurt or resentment. Knowing that we
are loved by God makes all the difference in the
world.

Prayer: 
O Lord, help me to be open to the comments of others.
Let me face my shortcomings with dignity and open
mindedness. Help me ever to work to change myself
for the better. Amen.

- Dan & Nancy Dick

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"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just,
and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all
unrighteousness." -- 1John 1:9 (RSV)

"Then I confessed my sins to you; I did not conceal
my wrong doings. I decided to confess them to you,
and you forgave all my sins." -- Psalms 32:5 (TEV) 
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