Thematic Bible: Self-examination
Thematic Bible
Conversion » Through the instrumentality of » Self-examination
Let us test and examine our ways,
And let us return to the Lord.
I considered my ways
And turned my feet to [follow and obey] Your testimonies.
Diligence » Required by God in » Self-examination
I will remember my song in the night;
I will meditate with my heart,
And my spirit searches:
Diligence » Self-examination
I will remember my song in the night;
I will meditate with my heart,
And my spirit searches:
Self-examination » Advantages of
But if we evaluated and judged ourselves honestly [recognizing our shortcomings and correcting our behavior], we would not be judged.
But each one must carefully scrutinize his own work [examining his actions, attitudes, and behavior], and then he can have the personal satisfaction and inner joy of doing something commendable without comparing himself to another.
Whenever our hearts in [ tormenting] self-accusation make us feel guilty and condemn us. [For we are in God's hands.] For He is above and greater than our consciences (our hearts), and He knows (perceives and understands) everything [nothing is hidden from Him]. And, beloved, if our consciences (our hearts) do not accuse us [if they do not make us feel guilty and condemn us], we have confidence (complete assurance and boldness) before God, And we receive from Him whatever we ask, because we [ watchfully] obey His orders [observe His suggestions and injunctions, follow His plan for us] and [ habitually] practice what is pleasing to Him.
Self-examination » Should be engaged in » With purpose of amendment
Let us test and examine our ways,
And let us return to the Lord.
I considered my ways
And turned my feet to [follow and obey] Your testimonies.
Self-examination » Should be engaged in » With diligent search
Let us test and examine our ways,
And let us return to the Lord.
I will remember my song in the night;
I will meditate with my heart,
And my spirit searches:
Self-examination » Should be engaged in » With prayer for divine searching
Examine me, O Lord, and try me;
Test my heart and my mind.
Search me [thoroughly], O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Self-examination » Necessary before the communion
But a person must [prayerfully] examine himself [and his relationship to Christ], and only when he has done so should he eat of the bread and drink of the cup.
Self-examination » Encouraged
Test and evaluate yourselves to see whether you are in the faith and living your lives as [committed] believers. Examine yourselves [not me]! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves [by an ongoing experience] that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test and are rejected as counterfeit?
Self-examination » Cause of difficulty in
“The heart is deceitful above all things
And it is
Who can understand it fully and know its secret motives?
Verse Concepts
Faithfulness, In Human RelationshipsDeceitful Heartsevil, origins ofBeing Born In SinHeart, Fallen And RedeemedHuman NatureMedicineMind, The HumanMorality, And CreationDeception In Fallen Human NatureCorrupted ConsciencesSelf Righteousness, Nature OfSin, Causes OfSin, Universality OfSpirit, Fallen And RedeemedDepravity Of Man
Self-examination » Should be engaged in » With holy awe
Tremble [with anger or fear], and do not sin;
Meditate in your heart upon your bed and be still [reflect on your sin and repent of your rebellion].