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 45:1-17. Verse 7, how can I conduct myself today as someone who loves righteousness and hates wickedness in the way Jesus did, but without showing off or putting anyone down?
Proverbs 14:1-35. Verse 25, related, a true witness delivers souls. What is that witness’s message? Is it all Bible verses and God-talk? How can I win souls and yet fit in?
Romans 15:14-21. Paul’s integrity and intensity as minister of the gospel. How can I Imitate him today?
Matthew 13:.36-43. When Jesus looks at me, my family, my friends and neighbors, does he see children of the kingdom, children of the wicked one, or some of each?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.