August 15, 2026 - Examine Yourself
- brooks16055
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2 Corinthians 13:1-5 NIV
[1] This will be my third visit to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” [2] I already gave you a warning when I was with you the second time. I now repeat it while absent: On my return I will not spare those who sinned earlier or any of the others, [3] since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you. [4] For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God’s power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God’s power we will live with him in our dealing with you. [5] Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?
It is important for anyone who thinks they are a Christian to examine themself. The bible is full of scripture that we can use as guides in what we should see in our lives in order to rest assured that our faith is true. 2 Corinthians has been full of details on how to examine yourself.
If you have not been reading along with the daily scripture, I recommend going back and reading the book. I have already written on this in different ways throughout the reading of 2 Corinthians, so I won't write again. If you haven't already, go back to August 4th, 5th for the most direct on this subject.




“I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted. I remembered you, God, and I groaned; I meditated, and my spirit grew faint. You kept my eyes from closing; I was too troubled to speak. I thought about the former days, the years of long ago; I remembered my songs in the night. My heart meditated and my spirit asked: “Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again? Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time? Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has…