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Why is self-examination important for Christians?

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Self-examination allows Christians to confirm their faith and relationship with Christ, aligning with biblical teachings and avoiding self-deception.

Self-examination is an essential practice for Christians, as Paul instructs in 2 Corinthians 13:5, urging believers to test themselves to see if they are in the faith. This introspection is meant to affirm one’s standing in Christ and ensure that one is truly aligned with the gospel message. However, it is crucial that this examination is done correctly, looking to Christ rather than one's own feelings or performance. Acknowledging Christ’s finished work on the cross provides assurance and strengthens one's faith, revealing the depth of God’s grace in their lives and helping them grow in spiritual maturity.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 9:27, 1 Corinthians 11:31, Psalms 139:23-24, Genesis 32:26, John 6:70, Malachi 3:7, Psalm 139:23-24, 2 John 8-9, Lamentations 3:40, 1 Corinthians 11:28, Mark 14:19, John 21:15-17, Galatians 5:7, Psalm 77:6; 2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Corinthians 11:28, Malachi 2:17, Romans 12:3, Psalm 39:1, James 1:26, 2 Kings 22:13, Hebrews 12:14, Lamentations 3:39-40, John 3:20-21, Hebrews 6:11-12, Galatians 6:4, Philippians 2:3

Sermons (23)

Paul's Closing Words
David Pledger · Jan 24, 2018
Examine Yourselves
Darvin Pruitt · Feb 28, 2016
The Living Man's Confidence in God
Henry Sant · Aug 24, 2025
The Need for Self-Examination
Bill Parker · Dec 11, 2016
A Primer on Grace - 1
Bill Parker · Dec 19, 2021
Are You Lukewarm?
David Eddmenson · May 21, 2017
One of you is a devil!
Thomas Watson · Aug 2, 2025
The Effects of the Sun of Righteousness Arising: Freedom and Rejoicing
Peter Wilkins · May 6, 2018
The Living Man's Complaint
Henry Sant · Aug 24, 2025
Self-Examination!
C. H. Spurgeon · Mar 10, 2017
Is It I?
Peter L. Meney · Aug 8, 2022
Remembering God and its Consequences
Henry Sant · Jan 10, 2016
Judgment
Wayne Boyd · Jan 28, 2024
Watching and Waiting
Henry Sant · Mar 5, 2020
They That Feared The Lord
Allan Jellett · Sep 25, 2022
Examine Yourselves
Peter L. Meney · Sep 27, 2022
Luke and Demas: A Remarkable Contrast
Henry Sant · Apr 18, 2024
My Only Hope
Kevin Thacker · Apr 2, 2023
The Importance of the Word of Christ
Fionn Rowan · Jan 25, 2026
Searching and Trying our Ways
Stephen Hyde · Nov 29, 2020
Lord I'm so frail
Don Bell · Mar 10, 2021
Assurance in Our Surety
Bill Parker · Jan 28, 2019
46 - Prove Your Own Work
Stephen Hyde · Mar 19, 2019

Articles (12)

Altogether Vanity
John Bunyan · Jul 11, 2019
Godly Jealousy
Philip Henry · Jun 8, 2008
Evening Thoughts — January 16
Octavius Winslow · Jan 16, 2016
Genesis 32:26
Octavius Winslow · May 2, 2016
Romans 8:5
Octavius Winslow · Jul 18, 2016
2 John 8, 9
Octavius Winslow · Aug 10, 2016
Christ and Peter
Arthur W. Pink · Aug 17, 2012
Galatians 5:7
Octavius Winslow · May 6, 2016
A Call to Examination — Chapter 95
Arthur W. Pink · May 5, 2012
Lamentations 3:39, 40
J.C. Philpot · Apr 29, 2016
One of You is a Devil!
Thomas Watson · Sep 9, 2021
Isaiah 14:10
Charles Spurgeon · Jun 26, 2016
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