"LET A MAN EXAMINE HIMSELF, SAITH THE LORD." The Christian does so, but not satisfied with his own searching, he turns to the Lord and says, "Examine me O Lord." He is afraid of being deceived, for he knows that his heart is deceitful. He is really sincere. He desires to know the worst of his case, let it be ever so painful. He would have his heart right with God, therefore he comes to the light. This is proof of God's grace in his soul; for only those who are taught of God, cry, "Examine me, O Lord." Beloved, is this your prayer tonight? Are you willing to be examined? Are you desirous that God should examine you? Are you crying, " Lord, examine my heart: am I a subject of thy grace? Examine my motives: are they pure and scriptural? Examine my actions: are they according to Thy word? Examine my objects: do I aim at Thy glory and the promotion of Thy cause?" You see the prayer is for personal examination. "Examine me." It is for immediate examination: now examine me. None but an honest man will allow a thorough investigation into his affairs. And none but right-minded Christians will welcome the searching eye of God.

For Meditation:
Search me, O God, and cleanse my heart;
Thy Spirit and Thy grace impart;
Save from deceit, from guile set free,
And let my heart Thy temple be.