Challenged to Think

I read these quotes that a Pastor friend of mine had posted on his FB page and they immediately grabbed my attention.  How often do I identify what I perceive to be the need for change in the life of another person  yet fail to take the time to identify the need for change in my life?  Is it possible that we can become so consumed with our examination of others that we fail to examine our own walk with Christ?  2 Corinthians 13:5, "Examine (scrutinize, discipline) yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified." (NKJV)  I fully understand that there is the possibility that we can become overly critical of ourselves but we can also develop an attitude that allows ourselves to skirt around the issues that are having a detrimental effect on our walk with Christ.  We need to develop the proper balance as we take a step toward personal examination and I believe the combination of the Word and the Spirit will provide the proper balance each of us need.  Let these following words challenge each of us to think about "us" and the progress of our spiritual growth and maturity.

 

Thought for the week: “You make the world a better place by making yourself a better person.” – Unknown

 “Success is always temporary. When all is said and done, the only thing you’ll have left is your character.” – Vince Gill

 “The first great gift we can bestow on others is a good example.” – Thomas Morell