12 Modern Questions for Spiritual Self-Examination

12 Modern Questions for Spiritual Self-Examination

John Fletcher of Madeley composed 12 questions for spiritual self-examination in the 18th century. I’ve published them previously, but today I’m republishing an updated and modernized version.

1) Did I fill my mind with spiritual thoughts and refrain from distractions when I began the day?

2) Have I set aside time for prayer and fostered a prayerful spirit, or have I given way to distractions and laziness?

3) Have I lived today prepared for Christ’s second coming, or have I forgotten to watch for his return?

4) Have I walked by faith and remembered God throughout the day?

5) Have I denied unkind words and thoughts, and instead delighted when others receive God’s blessings?

6) Have I made the best use of the precious time that God has given me?

7) Have I controlled my emotions, and brought them into obedience to the Word of God?

8) What have I done today for God’s people?

9) Have I wasted money on my own pleasure when I could have used it more profitably for God’s work?

10) Have I carefully controlled my speech, knowing that ‘when words are many, transgression is not lacking’?

11) How have I denied myself today?

12) Have I lived today in such a way that it would attract others to the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

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