A Mirror of Reflection I See Who I Am It reflects me and my soul just as I am, not as I wish to be It reflects my condition next to God’s holiness (Isa. 6:5; Lk. 5:8) It reflects my condition due to Christ’s blood (Eph. 1:3, 7; 2:13) It reflects me as God sees me and not compared to others It reflects my strengths and my weaknesses It reflects the place Christ has in my life (John 15:1-7) It reflects even the hidden dark places of my heart (Heb. 4:13)

A Mirror of Reflection I See Who I Am I See Who I Ought to Be It reveals the exemplary life of Christ It reveals God’s expectations for Christian living It reveals where my life needs correction (2 Tim. 3:16-17)

A Mirror of Reformation I Must Look Intently into the Mirror (Jas. 1:23-25) I must examine & test myself closely (2 Cor. 13:5) There is nothing that can or should be hidden (Heb. 4:12-13) I need to come to the mirror every day (Psa. 1:2) I Must Continually Do What the Mirror Reveals (Jas. 1:25) Doing right requires eliminating all filthiness (1:21) Doing right requires a heart of submission (1:21) Doing right requires willful perseverance (1:22) I Must Let His Mirror Transform Me (2 Cor. 3:18)

A Mirror of Reaction “Religious” Quick Test #1: Do I bridle my tongue? (Jas. 1:26) “Religious” Quick Test #2: Do I visit and assist widows? (Jas. 1:27) “Religious” Quick Test #3: Do I keep myself unspotted from the world? (Jas. 1:27)

A Mirror of Reconciliation If you believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 8:24 If you repent of your sins – 2 Peter 3:9 If you confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9 If you are immersed into Christ – Romans 6:3-4 God will forgive all your sins – Acts 22:16 God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 If you faithfully obey His Word – Hebrews 5:9