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 you pray? Several times a day / before meals / hardly ever. When are you most likely to pray? When things are bad / when things are good / both bad and good times / neither. For whom do you pray? Mostly for myself / mostly for others / for myself and others/ I do not usually pray.
Bible Study-How often do you read the Bible? Every day / when I can remember to / seldom, if ever. How often do you really study the Bible? Several times a week (or month) / seldom, never. Which best describes your reason for studying the Bible? Because I really want to learn all I can about it because I feel guilty if I don ’t / I really do not read or study the Bible.
Giving-How often do you give? Every week / every few weeks / seldom, if ever. How do you decide how much you will give? I set aside the Lord’ s part to be given before anything else / I give whatever I happen to have on hand / I do not give. Why do you give? Because I love the Lord and want to support His cause / because I have to / I do not give. Worship– How often do you try to attend the regular assemblies of the church? / every time / only on Sunday morning / I do not attend regularly. Why do you attend? Because I love the Lord, and I love my church family / because of family tradition / because someone else expects me to. What best describes you during the worship assembly? I try to concentrate on and participate in everything that is said and done / I go through the motions without much thought / I sit quietly, waiting for the time to leave. If you had an appointment on Sunday before the worship service ended, which would you most likely do? Stay for the entire service ended, / leave after the Lord’ s supper to be on time for the other appointment / skip the worship assembly altogether.
Service– How would you describe your service in the Lord’ s kingdom? I do many things for the Lord in addition to attending worship services / attending worship faithfully is about all I do / I do not even attend worship and Bible study faithfully. How would you describe your attitude toward involvement in service? I try to do as much as I can / I try to do as little as I have to / I do not try to do anything. How do you approach opportunities to try new areas of service? I am willing to give it a try / I am not comfortable trying anything new / I leave those things to others who want to do them.
Though the above things are far from being all that God requires of us, how would you rate your personal commitment and involvement in them? Very good / fair / poor. How do you think the Lord rates you? It’ s something to think about!
-Richard
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