"The tragedy is that many imitate fruit while remaining rootless.
They learn the language.
They adopt the habits.
They join the culture.
But the secret life is untouched.
They can talk about doctrine and still feed hidden lust.
The remnant is exposed when no one is watching because true religion is what you are when the stage is removed. 
The human heart can use religion as a disguise.
--It can hide from God while speaking about God.
--It can build a reputation while remaining unconverted.
--It can build a reputation while remaining unconverted.
So scripture demands self-examination.
2 Corinthians 13:5 says, Examine yourselves. Whether ye be in the faith, prove your own selves.
2 Corinthians 13:5 says, Examine yourselves. Whether ye be in the faith, prove your own selves.
That is not a suggestion.
It is a command."
Jonathon Edwards
