Faith & Reason Nexus

• Self-Examination is Both Difficult and Valuable
• Difficult because it may uncover unpleasant truths about ourselves.
• Valuable because it helps us make necessary corrections for growth and improvement.
• The Examination Must Utilize the Correct Standard
• Isaiah 55:8-9
  • God’s ways and thoughts are higher than ours, and we must align our examination with His standards.
• Proverbs 14:12
  • There is a way that seems right to man, but it leads to death. God’s standard is the only true guide.
• 2 Corinthians 10:12
  • We must not compare ourselves with others but align with God’s measure.
• The Examination Must Be Thorough
• 2 Corinthians 13:5
  • We must examine ourselves to ensure we are truly in the faith and living according to God’s will.
• The Examination Must Be Continuing
• 1 Corinthians 9:27
  • We must discipline our bodies and continually examine ourselves to remain faithful and effective in our walk with God.
• The Examination Must Be a Basis for Action
• James 1:22-25
  • Self-examination is only effective if it leads to action. We must not be hearers of the word only, but doers who live out the truth.

“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith…”

• 2 Corinthians 13:5
• Ongoing self-examination ensures we remain grounded in faith and aligned with God’s purpose for our lives.