How many of us suffer this malady of self-evaluation? It is a good thing to evaluate yourself but when it only results in negativity then it becomes a malady.
Finding nothing good about yourself is an unhealthy practice
which can have a detrimental effect on you mentally, emotionally and
spiritually.
Constantly berating yourself will eventually lead you down a
rabbit hole of self-disparagement where you’ll become discouraged and doubtful.
This state of being is a seedbed for unbelief.
Sadly, some religious people believe that to continuously condemn
oneself develops holiness and godliness. Truth is, we are not worthy, and we
all fall short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23) but we “are
made right with God by his grace…[we] are made right with God by being made
free from sin through Jesus Christ.” (Romans 3:24 ERV).
This is a gift from God, not to be abused but to be honoured rightly and cherished.
Showing an inordinate concern about your own motives and
intentions so that you may then condemn yourself is ungodly. Who are you to
condemn yourself after Jesus hung on a cross to free you from such a fate? Will
you crucify Him over and over again?
And Jesus said, I do not
condemn you either. Go on your way and from now on sin no more. –
John 8:11 (AMPC)
Beloved it’s not that you shouldn’t engage in self-reflection,
but conviction is not your responsibility; that job belongs to the Holy Spirit
of God. He searches your heart and when He finds those things that need to
change, then He brings conviction.
the Lord searches
all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. – 1 Chronicles
28:9 (NKJV)
The Holy Spirit, who resides in every Believer, is committed
to our transformation and only He can give us grace to change.
Amen †
Shelley Johnson “Self-Evaluation” © 2025 October 13, 2025
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