On planning his third visit to the Corinthian church Paul challenges the congregation to not allow the influence of the world to enter into the church. For those who have fallen he wants them to repent before he comes. They are to examine themselves to see if they are true believers. For us it is a good time too for a spiritual checkup.
Examine yourselves 2 Corinthians 13:5-6
- Romans 8:17
- Romans 5:1
- 1 Peter 2:2
- John 14:15