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Self-examination should take place on the basis of God’s revelation of himself and the example he sets believers in Jesus Christ. It is especially important before confessing one’s sins.

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The importance of self-examination

Haggai 1:5 ESV

Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways.

See also Ps 4:4; Ps 77:6; Hag 1:7; Hag 2:15; Hag 2:18; 1 Co 11:28; 2 Co 13:5; Heb 3:12

A lack of self-examination leads to pride and self-delusion

1 Corinthians 11:28–29 ESV

Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.

Self-examination is not easy because of humanity’s fallen nature

Psalm 19:12–14 ESV

Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

God helps believers in their self-examination

Psalm 26:2 ESV

Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind.

See also Job 7:17–18; Job 13:9; Job 13:23; Ps 11:4–5; Ps 139:23–24; Pr 5:21; Je 17:10; Je 20:12

The purpose of self-examination is to lead people to God and amendment of life

Lamentations 3:40–42 ESV

Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord! Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven: “We have transgressed and rebelled, and you have not forgiven.

See also Ps 42:5; Ps 42:11; Ps 43:5; Jas 1:23–25

Self-examination is especially important when ministering to others

Galatians 6:1 ESV

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.