Psalm 26:2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. I. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT WE MAY TRY OURSELVES BY FALSE PRINCIPLES. Self-examination is an all-important duty, but when we have searched most diligently we need that God should examine us. Now, we are prone to err in regard to our repentance, our faith, and our obedience — these which are the grand requisites for salvation. II. WE ARE PRONE TO BE PARTIAL TO OURSELVES, — to make allowances where we should not. III. AND OUR MOTIVES IN OUR CONDUCT ARE SO DIFFICULT TO ASCERTAIN BY ANY BUT GOD. IV. AND WHEN WE DISCOVER IMPERFECTIONS WE CANNOT CORRECT THEM, even by that Divine grace which He is willing to bestow. V. THE DIVINE JUDGMENT will determine the decisions of the last day. What we think, or our fellow men believe, will not avail then. VI. WHAT IS NEEDED TO PREPARE FOR HEAVEN. (S. Morell.) Parallel Verses KJV: Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.WEB: Examine me, Yahweh, and prove me. Try my heart and my mind. |
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