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 16:1-11. Verse 8, what would it look like for me to live with God always at my right hand? What would I faithfully do and think, or firmly refuse to do and think?
Proverbs 12:1-28. Verses 17-19, when have I done harm by something I said or failed to say? Application for this day?
Romans 11:11-21. Paul’s olive tree metaphor for salvation of Gentiles and Jews. In what way might I become foolishly boastful about my standing with God? With what consequences?
Matthew 18:1-9. Verse 6, what grave offenses against children are committed by ungodly persons and powers in our time? What is my church doing about it? My role?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.