Examine(Test) Yourself2 Corinthians 13:5

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1.What is examine yourself mean?2.Why do we have to examine/test our self?3.How do we know if Christ is living in us?

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2 Corinthians 13:5Examine 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?

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Psalm 17:33 Though you probe my heart, though you examine me at night and test me,you will find that I have planned no evil; my mouth has not transgressed

Psalm 26:2Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;

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Luke 8:13Those on the rocky ground are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away

Galatians 6:4Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else

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Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ-Romans 13:14We are dead and alive in Christ- Colossians 2:12

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What happens when we accept Christ? We die in following areas1 Sexual immorality2 Impurity3 lust, evil desires4 Greed, anger, malice5 Slander, filthy language, telling lies

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What happens when we accept Christ? We get new life growing in areas like:

1 Compassion2 Kindness, Humility3 Gentleness, Patience4 Love, Unity, Peace5 Thankfulness

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Areas where we can examine ourselves:1. Is Christ in You2. Love3. Faith/Truth4. Prayer5. Are we growing in Christ

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Areas where we can examine ourselves:

1. Is Christ in You?

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Areas where we can examine ourselves:

2. Love for others

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Areas where we can examine ourselves:

3. Faith/Truth

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Areas where we can examine ourselves:

4. Prayer

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Areas where we can examine ourselves:

5. Are we growing in Christ

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Colossians 3:12

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Revelation 3:10,11Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth. 11 I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

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Conclusion• We need to test our faith• Let us take our faith to people

around us-the world• Let us do good• Let us imitate Christ• Let us test and see if Christ is in us

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Communion

John 6:53-58Jesus said-when you eat and drink of me you will:

1) Will remain in me 2) I will live in him 3) Will live for ever or eternal Life

1 Corinthians 11:28Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup