Free Bible Commentary
“2 Corinthians 13:5-6”
Categories: 2 Corinthians“Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test? But I trust that you will realize that we ourselves do not fail the test.”
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This is a test! Quite often tests need to be performed in order to make certain that equipment is running properly. There are tests to be sure that people have been properly prepared for extraordinary situations. We have fire drills and tornado drills in order to train us to know what to do in case of an emergency. But these drills are also tests to see how well we would do in case of an actual emergency.
As Christians, we need to do periodic, personal examinations of ourselves to make certain that we are truly abiding in “the faith” of Jesus Christ. To see if we are truly preparing ourselves for eternity. For Judgment Day. We need to compare the ways that we think and the things that we believe, say and do against what the Bible says is right (1 John 4:1). And then make the necessary corrections.
That means that we have to actually “study” the Bible just to accomplish accurate internal evaluations of our spiritual status. And we have to “study” if we want to have any hope of “passing” our periodic tests and the ultimate test when we stand before God to be judged.
Paul says that these tests are to determine two things: 1) “If you are in the faith.” 2) “That Christ is in you.” Are you obeying the doctrine of Christ (2 John 1:9), and is it obvious to people that you are because they can see Christ living in you (Galatians 2:20)? “Do not fail the test” (verse 6)!
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).
Please read 2 Corinthians 13:7-10 for tomorrow.
Have a great day!
-Louie Taylor
