Another Outline from Brian A. Yeager

Honesty in Self-Examination

I. Introduction:
A. We may often monitor our physical health, but what about our spiritual self-examinations (Ezekiel 18:27-28, Haggai 1:5, and II Corinthians 13:5)

1. Not seeking to change is despising your soul: Proverbs 15:31-33
2. Don’t think that staying in sin is okay: Deuteronomy 29:18-20, Ezekiel 18:24-32, and Romans 16:1-2; 15-16
B. Growing as a Christian is commanded: Hebrews 5:12-14 and II Peter 3:18
1. Growth comes by obtaining knowledge: I Peter 2:2
2. Applying knowledge brings correction in your life: Proverbs 2:1-8


II. Body: Being Honest With Ourselves (Hebrews 13:18)
A. Let’s not practice self-deception: Proverbs 30:12-13 and I Corinthians 3:18

1. Self-deception brings worthless service to God: James 1:26
2. Self-deception will bring false security: Psalms 10:4-6, Proverbs 16:18, and I Corinthians 10:12
B. It is often easier to see the faults of others rather than self: II Samuel 12:1-14; cf. Romans 2:1-3
1. Often easier to point out the faults of others: Matthew 7:1-5
2. Often too easy to set the bar lower based on the faults of others: Exodus 32:22-24
C. Not measuring yourself by yourself: II Corinthians 10:12
1. Self-righteousness is spiritual suicide: Proverbs 12:15; 21:2, Isaiah 5:21, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 10:1-3, and Romans 12:16
2. Man is not meant to guide, but to be guided: Psalms 37:23 and Proverbs 20:24
D. Measure yourself by the correct standard: Psalms 119:9-11
1. Taking the time to study: Acts 17:11
2. Thinking about those things you learn: Psalms 1:1-2
3. Making the applications: Luke 8:15, James 1:21-25, and Revelation 1:3


III. Conclusion:
A. Don’t wait for sermons, classes, etc. to find where you stand with God: Philippians 2:12
B. Be critical in examining yourself; the Lord will: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

 

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