Undergoing A Spiritual Checkup
Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin Articles Tags: Bible Lessons on Spirituality
Given a choice, I’d probably not voluntarily visit my doctor for a physical exam. I’m inclined to assume that everything is okay and not bother my doctor about it.
Spiritually speaking, many of us are a little afraid of spiritual checkups as well. After all, if we check our spirit too closely, we might have to change a habit or two. We might need something like an “attitude-ectomy.”
Perhaps we need to get over our reluctance for a thorough spiritual examination (2 Corinthians 13:5). With God’s guidance, let’s undergo a spiritual checkup today, using Proverbs 4:20-27 as a checklist:
- Ears (Proverbs 4:20) – Are we hearing God’s Word clearly and with understanding? Are we doing what His words tell us?
- Eyes (Proverbs 4:21; Proverbs 4:25) – Are we keeping our eyes on God’s teachings that will guide us toward righteousness?
- Heart (Proverbs 4:23) – Are we protecting our heart from evil?
- Tongue (Proverbs 4:24) – Is our mouth clean and pure?
- Feet (Proverbs 4:26) – Are we walking in God’s truth without wavering? (cf. 1 John 1:7).
How did we do on our spiritual examination? Are there areas where we need to take action? Remember that regular spiritual checkups will help to restore our spiritual vitality (2 Corinthians 13:5).