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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 8478 self-examination, teaching on
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
8000 The life of the believer
8400 The tasks of the believer
8477 self-examination
8478 self-examination, teaching on
8478 self-examination, teaching on
8478 self-examination, teaching on
Self-examination should take place on the basis of God’s revelation of himself and the example he sets believers in Jesus Christ. It is especially important before confessing one’s sins.
The importance of self-examination
Hag 1:5 See also Ps 4:4; Ps 77:6; Hag 1:7; Hag 2:15,18; 1Co 11:28; 2Co 13:5; Heb 3:12
A lack of self-examination leads to pride and self-delusion
1Co 11:28-29 See also Mt 7:5; Jn 8:7; Ro 2:1-4
Self-examination is not easy because of humanity’s fallen nature
Ps 19:12-14 See also Jer 17:9
God helps believers in their self-examination
Ps 26:2 See also Job 7:17-18; Job 13:9,23; Ps 11:4-5; Ps 139:23-24; Pr 5:21; Jer 17:10; Jer 20:12
The purpose of self-examination is to lead people to God and amendment of life
La 3:40-42 See also Ps 42:5,11; Ps 43:5; Jas 1:23-25
Self-examination is especially important when ministering to others
Gal 6:1 See also Ro 14:4; Gal 6:3-4; 1Ti 4:16; Jas 3:1
See also
| 1461 | truth, nature of |
| 6029 | sin, forgiveness |
| 6624 | confession of sin |
| 8451 | mortification |
| 8662 | meditation |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
