----SEEING OURSELVES~~

~Please Read/ [1 Corinthians 11:23-26]

-"Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup [Communion / Lord's Supper].
--[1 Corinthians 11:28]~

~~Long ago, before the invention of mirrors or polished surfaces, people rarely saw themselves. Puddles of water, streams, and rivers were among the few ways they could see their own reflection.

But mirrors changed that. And the invention of cameras took fascination with our looks to a whole new level. We now have lasting images of ourselves from any given time throughout our life. This is good for keeping memories alive, but it can be detrimental to our spiritual well-being. We can tend to become focused on outward appearance--with little interest in examining out inner selves.

Self-examination is crucial for a healthy spiritual life. It is so important that Scripture says we are not to participate in the Lord's Supper without first examining ourselves (1 Corinthians 11:28). The point of this self-examination is not only to make things right with God but also to make sure we are right with one another. We can't celebrate Communion properly if we're not living in harmony with other believers. If we need to repent, the Holy Spirit will convict us. We go straight to the Father, in the Name of Jesus, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" [1 JOHN 1:9].

Self-examination promotes unity with others and a healthy relationship with God. Our Lord tells us, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." Jesus is always beside us. ~~
--ODB/JS--"The God Who Stays" // Matthew West //<https://youtu.be/flJF1fMvz5Y>
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