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 37:1-40. Verse 16, how does God’s measurement of my assets and liabilities differ from the world’s measurement of them? How am I thereby sheltered against any bank panic or crash?
Proverbs 22:1-29. Verse 28, what are some ancient landmarks which we as Christians should respect and protect? How can we balance this with our fidelity to the God who makes all things new?
Romans 16:1-16. Honor roll of the Christians at Rome. How would fellow members of my local church describe my special value to the Body of Christ in a half-dozen words?
Matthew 21:18-22. Verse 21, what mountain do I need to have God move for me right now? Are my prayers filled with faith that he can do it, or with fatalism that he can’t?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.