"Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don't think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of your selves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us." (Romans 12:3, NLT) We can think too little of ourselves and overestimate ourselves! That's why we need an honest and accurate evaluation of ourselves from time to time. It's easy to let others determine our self-worth and easy to give ourselves a little too much credit at times.

 

That evaluation can be as simple as asking yourself a few simple questions:

 

Where do I get my identity?

How am I doing as a follower of Christ? Am I committed to my faith?

What is most important to me?

How am I using my time, talents, and resources?

Am I spending enough time with God in prayer and study of his word?

Am I growing in my faith? Am I taking time to serve others?

Have I acknowledged the sins, shortcomings and weaknesses in my life? How am I addressing them?

How am I doing at sharing Christ with others?

 

God expects His children to grow spiritually and His word encourages personal examination as an element of growth. "Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord." (Lamentations 3:40, NIV)