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"Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?--unless, of course, you fail the test."
In the last chapter of 2 Corinthians, Paul makes this statement that, I think, we should all take to heart.
Are you living in faith? What in your life shows that you are, or, more unsettling, what in your life reveals that you aren't?
Paul goes on, telling the Corinthians, "I hope you will discover that we have not failed."
That's because it was important that when the people of Corinth observed Paul, that they would see someone in the "fight," someone whose discipleship was genuine.
It is so important that we try to live genuine lives of faith, lives that are not contradictory to the gospel. In each of our lives, there is surely a great struggle between doing what we feel like doing, and doing what is in line with what our faith teaches us.
It is not an easy struggle, and we are definitely not perfectly succeeding, but we must be perfectly trying.
One way to put yourself to the test is to ask yourself, "What is my god?" It's an important question.
Are you focused on food? Possessions? Work? Reputation? Consider replacing whatever it is that you are focused on with thoughts of loving God, helping others, sacrifice and service--being a good disciple.
In doing this, you will come to realize what you have made your god, and you will be on your way to adjusting your focus to be on the one, true God.
Janet Cassidy
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I am a Catholic blogger who holds an M.A. in theology from Augustine Institute. I have worked in Catholic ministry as a Catechist, Pastoral Associate, Director of (parish) Adult Formation, Director of RCIA/Religious Education and am a Lay Ecclesial Minister. I am a former radio show host and former columnist for The Catholic Times. I have been married for over 40 years; my husband and I have three adult children whom we homeschooled. I am passionate about sharing God's Word as a speaker and writer, wherever God leads me.
