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.
Verse Concepts
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.
Verse Concepts
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.
Verse Concepts
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?
Verse Concepts
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?
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].