Call to Self-Examination and Restoration


February 25, 2026 (Gregorian calendar/2nd month/Day 55)
Wednesday, 18 Yekatit 2018 (Ethiopian calendar/6th month)
Ḥayr Hayir (Hayr) ריח 4 (Enochian calendar/12th month/White of frost)
28 February, 2026 (International Fixed calendar)
Galactic Moon 8, Alpha 19 (13 Moon calendar/First Quarter moon)
~ Galactic Hawk Moon of Integrity, February 7th – March 6th
Ash Moon: February 18 – March 17 (Celtic 13 Month calendar/3 month)
Month of the Bony Moon…Ka ga li (Cherokee moon)
13.0.13.6.14 8 Ix 12 K’ayab’ (Mayan Long Count calendar)
Quiet Day, Ski Naked Day

2 Corinthians 13:5
(Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition)
Try your own selves if you be in the faith; prove ye yourselves.
Know you not your own selves, that Christ Jesus is in you,
unless perhaps you be reprobates?

summary:

Instead of testing Paul, the believers must test themselves: “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith”.

Pastoral Lessons

• Confront sin lovingly but firmly, using clear evidence.
• Encourage believers to look inward before accusing others.
• Exercise authority to heal, not hurt.
• Keep joy, unity, and peace central in the congregation.
• End every endeavor with a reminder of God’s grace, love, and Spirit-given partnership.

Personal Reflection and Discipleship

Paul’s final words push each follower of Jesus to:
• Keep short accounts with God and people.
• Celebrate growth in others even when it costs us.
• Stay approachable and warm—holy kisses and sincere greetings still matter, even if expressed in culturally suitable ways.
• Walk daily in the grace of Christ, the love of the Father, and Spirit-filled fellowship.

Practical Applications:

Regular Self-Examination
Make it a habit to regularly examine your faith and actions to ensure they align with the teachings of Christ.

Embrace Weakness
Recognize that your weaknesses are opportunities for God’s power to be displayed in your life.

Seek Restoration
Actively pursue reconciliation and restoration in your relationships with others, reflecting the love and grace of Christ.

Foster Unity and Peace
Strive to live in harmony with fellow believers, promoting unity and peace within your community.

Call to Self-Examination
Paul urges the Corinthians to examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. This call to introspection is crucial for spiritual growth and authenticity.

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