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Judging Ourselves
hillsbororiver:
So how is this "judging ourselves" business working for you? ;)
What I am really asking is what kind of grade or score would you give yourself? I know, for me at least it might be an "I" for incomplete... perhaps even an "F" for failing... miserably.
But then I reread 1Corinthians Chapter 11 and it got me to thinking...
1Co 11:31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
1Co 11:32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.
It was the Greek root for "chastened" that got my attention;
From G3816; to train up a child, that is, educate, or (by implication) discipline (by punishment): - chasten (-ise), instruct, learn, teach.
OK, so if I am judging myself then what follows is "training, education and discipline" from God... So there hope, if we are continually aware of our spiritual condition, find ourselves lacking then we can expect some real feedback from God. On the other hand if we are complacent about our condition we are not being judged now, but later in the LOF, sure there is still hope but I really do want to be a part of His great work in bringing His real (Spiritual) Kingdom home in the next age.
One thing I can feel confident in saying is that I think about this stuff (God's strange work) constantly, the problem is that thinking about and doing/living what I have been given (even this limited amount) in knowledge are two entirely different things. It is a bit comforting to know Paul (not Saul) struggled with this too, although he obviously had higher standards than I have ever had.
Rom 7:15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
Rom 7:16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
Rom 7:17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
Rom 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
Rom 7:19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
Yeah.... me too.
Peace,
Joe
longhorn:
Good Question Joe. I think for me it's more of seeing " Me " in all of God's word. I'm Joseph's brothers, I'm Abel, I'm Peter and Judas who denied Christ. I mainly pray that God will give me the ability to truly Love others. I pray for a forgiving spirit and that he will continue to reveal himself to me. Col 3:14 " But above all these things put on Love, which is the bond of perfection.
Longhorn
Akira329:
--- Quote from: hillsbororiver on February 06, 2011, 05:07:36 PM ---
Rom 7:15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
Rom 7:16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
Rom 7:17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
Rom 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
Rom 7:19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
Yeah.... me too.
Peace,
Joe
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Hey Joe,
As odd as it may be, it is comforting to know that Paul struggled with his sin too.
I'm always reminded of this section of scripture when trying to overcome my desires of the flesh.
When I think about 1 Corinthians 11:31-32 this scripture comes to mind also;
Jas 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Jas 1:23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
Jas 1:24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
Jas 1:25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
I cannot forget what manner of man I am.
Nice topic Joe.
Antaiwan
lauriellen:
John from Kentucky, love your attitude....wish we could all be this content. =)
Chris R:
Hey Joe,
I'll tell ya how the "judging thing" is going for me, Every single day I make a judgment on something I said, or done, and either I say, "I shouldn't do/say that anymore, or I say, I'm glad I didn't Say, or Do what I was thinking!
Perhaps it isn't the "F" we give ourselves that matters as much as the fact we continued to try and make improvement that does.
Any way...Haven't got an "A" yet......
Perhaps the struggle itself is of use to us?
Chris R
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