How long of a gap is there between the time you get out of bed and your first look in a mirror? Most people probably catch a glimpse pretty soon after waking up. Others may wish to avoid the reflection for as long as possible. Seeing yourself in a completely disheveled state can be unsettling! But of course, that’s just because you haven’t addressed how you look yet. If you still looked like that when you headed out to the day, there could be drama in your day. As Paul sums up this letter and starts to close it, he says basically that the Corinthians should look in the mirror. They should ask themselves if they are actually Christians. He’s not trying to just get them to be uncertain or to live in doubt. He wants them to be honest about whether they’ve truly trusted Jesus. We can take this challenge from Paul as well. So let’s take this morning to examine ourselves.
