Self-Examination Questions on Reconciliation
10. Is there evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in my life? Gal 5:22-23
11. When evil triumphs, am I losing belief that God is in control? Gen 45:8, 50:20
As we are approaching the end of this year, let us take time to reflect on our relationship with our fellow children of God. We have meditated on this subject of ' Reconciliation ' for the past 10 months and we would encourage you to take a self-examination so that as we enter the next year, let our hearts be filled with the love of God and love of our brethren.
1. Am I taking the first step towards reconciling with others? Mat 5:22-26
2. Am I accusing others not knowing that accusing is the work of the devil? Rev 12:10
3. Am I growing in humility? 1 Peter 5:5
4. Am I talking directly to others if a glaring sin is found in his / her life? Mat 18:15
12. Am I repaying good for evil? Mat 5:44-48
13. Have I forgiven all who sinned against me? Mat 6:14,15
14. Am I making every effort to live in peace with everyone? Heb 12:14
15. Am I loving others as Christ loved me? Jn 13:34,35
16. Am I mistaking reconciliation for compromise? 2 Cor 6:14
17. Am I quick to judge a person? Rom 14:10
18. Am I thinking that I am better than others? Phil 2:3
19. Am I gossiping about other ' s sins? Pro 10:12, 1 Pet 4:8
5. Am I finding fault with others when my own life is not right? Mat 7:3,4
6. Do I hate any believer in Christ not knowing that it amounts to murder? 1 John 3:15
7. Am I harbouring bitterness towards anyone? Eph 4:30
8. Am I angry with anyone? 1 Jn 2:9
9. Do I keep a record of wrongs done to me? 1 Cor 13:5
20. Am I postponing reconciliation? Mat 5:23,24
Prayer
Loving Heavenly Father, I come into your presence in the name of your dear Son Jesus Christ. Today I forgive all the wrongs done by __________ as you always forgive my own sins. Help me to love him / her with all my heart as you have loved me. Purge away the roots of bitterness and hatred by the flames of your Divine love. There is only one life to live and let me live a life full of love, joy and abundant peace. Amen!
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