Quotes about Self-examination
And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?
- Anonymous
That's me in the cornerThat's me in the spotlightLosing my religion
- Anonymous
If you are not as close to God as you used to be, who moved?
- Anonymous
Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
- Anonymous
Nothing but the presence of God can reveal and expel self.
- Andrew Murray
Each person must acknowledge the sins of which he himself is guilty.
- Andrew Murray
For we always seem to ourselves righteous and upright and wise and holy—this pride is innate in all of us—unless by clear proofs we stand convinced of our own unrighteousness, foulness, folly, and impurity.
- John Calvin
Convinced, however, we are not, if we look to ourselves only, and not to the Lord also.
- John Calvin
Resolved, to confess frankly to myself all that which I find in myself, either infirmity or sin; and, if it be what concerns religion, also to confess the whole case to God, and implore needed help.
- Jonathan Edwards
If you wish to avoid seeing a fool, you must first break your mirror
- Francois Rabelais
The value you receive from reflective thinking will depend on the kinds of questions you ask yourself.
- John Maxwell
One who strictly prosecutes the misdemeanors of others will find not condescension towards his own.
- St. John Chrysostom