- Pray the prayer of the psalmist: “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me and lead me in the way everlasting” (Ps. 139:23-24).
- Be totally honest as you answer each question.
- Agree with God about each need He reveals in your life. Confess each sin, with the willingness to make it right and forsake it.
- Praise God for His cleansing and forgiveness.
- Renew your mind and rebuild your life through meditation and practical application of the Word of God.
- Review these questions periodically to remain sensitive to your need for ongoing revival.
A. Genuine Salvation (2 Cor. 5:17)
- Was there ever a time in my life that I genuinely repented of my sin? Yes or No
- Was there ever a time in my life that I placed all my trust in Jesus Christ alone to save me? Yes or No
- Was there ever a time in my life that I completely surrendered to Jesus Christ as the Master and Lord of my life? Yes or No
- Is Christ lived out in my home and have I physically confessed Him Lord at home. Yes or No
B. God’s Word (Ps. 119:97 &140)
- Do I love to read and meditate on the Word of God? Yes or No
- Are my personal devotions consistent and meaningful? Yes or No
- Do I practically apply God’s Word to my everyday life? Yes or No
- Do we as a family discuss God’s Word often? Yes or No
C. Humility (Isa. 57:15)
- Am I quick to recognize and agree with God in confession when I have sinned? Yes or No
- Am I quick to admit to others when I am wrong? Yes or No
- Do I rejoice when others are praised and recognized and my accomplishments go unnoticed by men? Yes or No
- Do I esteem all others as better than myself? Yes or No
- Do I rejoice when others in my family succeed? Yes or No
D. Obedience (1 Sam. 15:22; Heb. 13:17)
- Do I consistently obey what I know God wants me to do? Yes or No
- Do I consistently obey the human authorities God has placed over my life? Yes or No
- Do I consistently obey and honor my parents? Yes or No
E. Pure Heart (1 John 1:9)
- Do I confess my sin by name? Yes or No
- Do I keep “short sin accounts” with God (confess and forsake as He convicts)? Yes or No
- Am I willing to give up all sin for God? Yes or No
- Do I repent and confess my sins to others in my family? Yes or No
F. Clear Conscience (Acts 24:16)
- Do I consistently seek forgiveness from those I wrong or offend? Yes or No
- Is my conscience clear with every man? (Can I honestly say, “There is no one I have ever wronged or offended in any way and not gone back to them and sought their forgiveness and made it right”?) Yes or No
- Is my relationship right with each family member? Yes or No
- Do I go to bed at night with unresolved conflict with others in the family? Yes or No
G. Priorities (Matt. 6:33)
- Does my schedule reveal that God is first in my life? Yes or No
- Does my checkbook reveal that God is first in my life? Yes or No
- Next to my relationship with God, is my relationship with my family my highest priority? Yes or No
H. Values (Col. 3:12)
- Do I love what God loves and hate what God hates? Yes or No
- Do I value highly the things that please God (e.g., giving, witnessing to lost souls, studying His Word, prayer)? Yes or No
- Are my affections and goals fixed on eternal values? Yes or No
- Are Biblical values reflected in my selection of music and T.V./movies? Yes or No
I. Sacrifice (Phil. 3:7-8)
- Am I willing to sacrifice whatever is necessary to see God move in my life and church (time, convenience, comfort, reputation, pleasure, etc.)? Yes or No
- Is my life characterized by genuine sacrifice for the cause of Christ? Yes or No
- Do I have a servant’s heart at home? Yes or No
J. Spirit-Control (Gal. 5:22-25; Eph. 5:18-21)
- Am I allowing Jesus to be Lord of every area of my life? Yes or No
- Am I allowing the Holy Spirit to “fill” (control) my life each day? Yes or No
- Is there consistent evidence of the “fruit of the Spirit” being produced in my life? Yes or No
K. “First Love” (Phi. 1:21-23)
- Am I as much in love with Jesus as I have ever been? Yes or No
- Am I thrilled with Jesus; filled with His joy and peace, and making Him the continual object of my love? Yes or No
- How would others in my family view my love toward God on a scale of 1-10?
L. Motives (Matt. 10:28; Acts 5:29)
- Am I more concerned about what God thinks about my life than about what others think? Yes or No
- Would I pray, read my Bible, give and serve as much if nobody but God ever noticed? Yes or No
- Am I more concerned about pleasing God than I am about being accepted and appreciated by men? Yes or No
M. Moral Purity (Eph. 5:3-4)
- Do I keep my mind free from books, magazines, or entertainment that could stimulate fantasizing thoughts that are not morally pure? Yes or No
- Are my conversation and behavior pure and above reproach? Yes or No
- Do mom and dad approve of my friendships? Yes or No
N. Forgiveness (Col. 3:12-13)
- Do I seek to resolve conflicts in relationships as soon as possible? Yes or No
- Am I quick to forgive those who hurt or wrong me? Yes or No
O. Sensitivity (Matt. 5:23-24)
- Am I sensitive to the conviction and promptings of God’s Spirit? Yes or No
- Am I quick to respond in humility and obedience to the conviction and promptings of God’s Spirit? Yes or No
- Am I sensitive to my parent’s desires? Yes or No
P. Evangelism (Luke 24:46-48; Rom. 9:3)
- Do I have a burden for lost souls? Yes or No
- Do I consistently witness for Christ? Yes or No
Q. Prayer (1 Tim. 2:1)
- Am I faithful in praying for the needs of others? Yes or No
- Do I pray specifically, fervently and faithfully for revival in my life, my church and our nation? Yes or No
- How much time do we spend as a family in prayer?
From George W. Noble’s Book of 750 Bible and Gospel Studies (1909)
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