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Introduction

Introduction. Our culture is interested in self help and yet they are looking in all of the wrong places (Websites, magazines, books). Self help books abound and yet the Bible was written by God to serve that very purpose (II Tim. 3:16-17; II Pet. 1:3).

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  1. Introduction • Our culture is interested in self help and yet they are looking in all of the wrong places (Websites, magazines, books). • Self help books abound and yet the Bible was written by God to serve that very purpose (II Tim. 3:16-17; II Pet. 1:3) • We want to do an examination of the book of God to find ways to better ourselves as we follow His instructions.

  2. Self-Examination and the Book of God • Whether or not we want to do a self- exam or not, God examines and knows our hearts (Jer. 12:3a; I Jn. 3:18-21) • We would do well to make sure we are living right before God in faithful service (II Cor. 13:5) • We cannot examine ourselves by our own standard, but as the Lord would see us (I Cor. 4:3-5)

  3. Self-Examination and the Book of God • Everyone is to examine his deeds before God and check himself by the truth (Gal. 6:4) • We are even told to look within the heart during the assembly of the saints (I Cor. 11:27-29) • We want to avoid evil while doing good and this requires a self-exam (I Thess. 5:21-22)

  4. Self-Examination and the Book of God • We need to look to examples of old and see how we need to examine ourselves (Lam. 3:39-40; See Hag. 1:5-7) • Consider the psalmists words of pleading with the Lord for a true examination (Psalm 26:1-7; 139:23-24) • May we be like the one who after the test will make some changes (Ps. 119:57-60)

  5. Application • If you need help with a self-exam, look at God’s word and measure your life against that truth • Take the test and examine yourself to see if you are in the faith while making necessary changes to your life • May we all use the book of God each day for help to do a self-exam while living faithful lives before God.

  6. Start Today By Doing A Self-Exam • God calls those who are not Christians to obey the gospel -Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38 • God call those who are unfaithful Christians to repent and return to the gospel -Rev. 2:4-5

  7. Introduction • Our culture is interested in self help and yet they are looking in all of the wrong places (Websites, magazines, books). • Self help books abound and yet the Bible was written by God to serve that very purpose (II Tim. 3:16-17; II Pet. 1:3) • We want to do an examination of the book of God to find ways to better ourselves as we follow His instructions.

  8. Self-Control and the Book of God • The very essence of Christianity requires self-control (Gal. 5:22-26) • We will not be obedient to the gospel unless we have self-control and are to be in subjection to it (See Acts 24:25) • We need to realize that we must exercise self-control in everything (I Cor. 9:24-27)

  9. Self-Control and the Book of God • There are many examples of when and how to practice self-control (I Cor. 7:5,9; See Acts 5:4; Ex. 32:21-25) • If we are becoming stronger in the faith we will add self control to our lives (II Peter 1:5-11; See Titus 1:8) • We need to let the love of Christ be the controlling agent in our lives (II Cor. 5:14)

  10. Application • If you need help with self-control let the love of Christ control you to do the will of God. • Consider that self-control is a sign of spiritual growth, so check to see if you have added this virtue. • May we all use the book of God each day for help in having self-control as we are living pure lives before God.

  11. Start Today By Controlling Yourself To Obey • God calls those who are not Christians to obey the gospel -Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38 • God call those who are unfaithful Christians to repent and return to the gospel -Rev. 2:4-5

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