1 Corinthians 11:28

Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.

Sometimes the bible can appear to be confusing

• Proverbs 26:4
• Proverbs 26:5
• 1 Corinthians 6:2
• Matthew 7:1

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Matthew 7:1–5

• The true spirituality of Matthew 5-6
• The true lifestyle of Matthew 5:17
• The true righteousness of Matthew 5:20
• The true pursuit and promises of Matthew 6:33
• The true problem with change based on Matthew 7:1-5

(1) People need to change but you can’t change them

Only God can change people from the inside out

• Through the Spirit – 1 Corinthians 2:14
• Through the word – Psalm 19:7
• Through salvation in Jesus – John 8:32
• Through humble saints – Proverbs 27:6

 (2) Self examination and self-improvement always strengthen relationships

• 1 Corinthians 11:28
• Matthew 7:5
• Matthew 7:2–5

Logs in my life that need to change:

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