Studying this morning's four readings from the St. James Daily Devotional Guide (click to subscribe), I examined myself with these questions. Where is your self-examination leading today?
Psalms 141:1-10. Verse 5, when has God used someone to give me constructive criticism or warning of sin, to my benefit? Present application?
II Kings 5:1-27. Verses 9-14, related question, when has my pride or self-importance stood in the way of a blessing God was offering me?
Job 1:1-22. Verses 20 and 21, for what present loss or trouble can I redouble my devotion to God today? For what motive shall I do so: in order to remedy the situation or simply because he is God?
Luke 3:23-38. Verse 23 KJV, Jesus’ father was Joseph “as was supposed.” What godly qualities did our Lord’s foster-father, Mary’s husband, exemplify for me to emulate today?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.