Quite often, Christians are so busy seeing the faults of others that they have no time to look into the mirror of God’s Word to check their own spiritual condition. It never hurts to take time periodically to see how we measure up to the Word of God in our own Christian life. Every Christian should ask himself the following questions at regular intervals:
How much time do I spend in prayer and Bible study each week?
What is there in my life that I am not willing to yield to the Lord?
How much do I actually give to the Lord’s work each month?
Am I praying and working for the salvation of anyone in particular?
What is there in my life that might be a stumbling block to someone else?
Am I doing more or less for the Lord than I was a year ago?
How many Bible verses have I memorized in the past six months?
Am I using my time wisely and for the Lord’s glory?
What is my greatest weakness and source of temptation?
What does the Lord want me to do for Him today?
The answers to these questions will be answered as we search our own hearts before God. If the answers are discouraging, as they may be, it is not cause for distress. but rather for asking for forgiveness and strength. Our joy will then be the sound of His voice saying, ”Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” God’s Word has said, “If we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.”
This tract is available from the Fundamental Evangelistic Association.
