Grading yourself
Sunday my pastor was preaching and said something very interesting . God he said wants his people to judge themselves, so he does not have to do his own judgement and then punishment. I checked and yes the bible does say in 1 Corinthians 11:31 For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. This scripture is in connection with communion. 1 Corinthians 11:28 says "But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup." and in Galatians 6:4 Paul call on believers to .." let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another." We call this introspection. We are to examine , test and grade our spiritual walk. When we deal with our sin and failings, God does not have to take action. If we are unsure how we can pray to God as the the Psalmist in Psalm 26:2, for God to "Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart." The link below is to a shor