"Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves." (2 Cor. 13:5)
"Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your calling and election sure..." (2 Pet. 1:10)
Many times in the secular world it is necessary to take inventory to see where a business stands.
This is also needed in the spiritual realm. Here are a few suggestions for a good personal spiritual
check-up:
1. Do people where I work or attend school know I'm a Christian?
2. Is my Lord respected or reviled because of my lifestyle?
3. Do I murmur against the church or my brethren?
4. Does my speech match those in the world, or that of a Christian?
5. Do I read my Bible daily? Do I desire to study it?
6. Can other people work with me? Can I with them?
7. Am I a selfish person? Do I consider others needs before my own?
8. Do I practice what I preach to others?
9. Am I an asset or a liability to the church?
10. Do I faithfully worship with God's people?
(By Keith M. Greer - slightly adapted)