PROVE YOUR OWN SELVES.
2Co_13:5.
This is a needful work. Beware of the deceitfulness of the heart. This self-proving should be done-
1. Instantly. The secret of our failure should be searched out at once.
2. Willingly. Are you prepared to know yourself?- ready to have a sight of hidden sin?
3. Carefully. Let no beloved sin deceive you. Judge each by their fruits. Don’t label things harmless that are unholy.
4. Fearlessly. With the lamp of God’s searching Word (Heb_4:12).
5. Mercilessly. Spare no Agag. Make confession. Acknowledge the sin (Psa_51:3).
6. Honestly. Be severe on the sin, but approve what is good. Distinguish between sins and infirmities.
7. Prayerfully. Remember, the Lord alone can search the heart. "Search me, O God; try my heart."
Autor: James Smith