We are continuing to read through Heaven Taken by Storm together.

You can find our reading plan and links to previous posts here.

Chapter Seven Outline

• Defining Self-Examination
  • We must do so by the Word of God.
• Why Self-Examination Is Difficult
  • It is a work of self-reflection.
  • Self-love makes it difficult.
• Why We Are Hesitant to Examine Ourselves
  • Consciousness of guilt
  • Foolish, presumptuous hopes
  • Resting in good opinions of others
  • Unbelief in Scripture
• Matters for Consideration
  • Without self-examination we are ignorant of ourselves.
  • God will, nevertheless, examine us.
  • Our secret corruption can only be found this way.
  • It is a great advantage in every way.
• Turn to God for Help

Questions for Reflection

• Have you practiced self-reflection as a spiritual discipline in the past? If so, how has Watson changed how you view the practice?
• Why is rooting our self-examination in the Word of God so important?
• What are some practical steps that you might take for practicing self-examination going forward?