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Self-examination is important when we worship (I Cor.11:28). Self-examination is important as we live the Christian life (I Cor.13:5). Self-examination is important in making necessary corrections and improvements in our life (James 1:22-25). Self-examination is important if we want to pass the final examination on the last day (Rom. 2: 5-11). Let’ s be honest with ourselves as we evaluate our commitment to Christ and the church. Underline your answer. Keep it confidential if you choose. Prayer– How often do…

Last week we began this article on how we can deceive ourselves. Two ways mentioned were: (1) If we think we can practice sin and still be saved, and (2) If we think we can sow one thing and reap another. Another route of self-deception is when we think we are better than we really are. In Gal. 6:3 we find this statement, “For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.” This statement…

Have you ever been deceived in the business world, or by someone you consider a friend, or even a brother in Christ? Some have been deceived by their spouse. The world is filled with both with people and with things that deceive. The scriptures have much to teach us about the danger of deception, and the consequences of being deceived. Though deception often comes from others, we deceive ourselves more than we realize. Actually, we would not become deceived so…

More than 2000 years ago there was a man born contrary to the laws of life. This man lived in poverty and was reared in obscurity. He did not travel extensively. Only once did He cross the boundary of the country in which He lived; and that was during His exile in childhood. He possessed neither wealth nor family influence. His relatives were uninfluential and had neither training nor education. In infancy He startled a King; In childhood He puzzled…