Supreme Ruler of the universe? Ps. 96:1-13. 97:1-12. Do I feel this
delight in his character, independent of the idea that he is my friend?
Hab. 3:17, 18. Am I sure that even this emotion is not produced by the
secret thought that the exercise of it is an evidence of my being his
friend?

5. _As to my Christian character in general._ Do I realize my dependence
upon the Holy Spirit for every right feeling and action? John 14:16, 17.
Rom. 8:9, 13, 14. Isa. 26, 12. Are the fruits of the Spirit manifest in
my heart and life? Gal. 5:22-24. Have I mortified my members which are
upon the earth, and put off the works of the flesh? Gal. 5:19-21. Col.
3:5, 8. Have I put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge, after
the image of him that created him? Col. 3:10. Do I manifest my love to
my brethren by a readiness to make sacrifices of personal feeling,
interest, and enjoyment, to promote their welfare and happiness? 1 John
3:14-17. Do I manifest my love for all mankind, by doing good to all as
I have opportunity? Do I feel an unalterable desire for the conversion
of their souls? Rom. 9:1, 2. Am I willing to make personal efforts and
sacrifices to promote this object? Do I heartily and earnestly offer the
prayer,--"Thy kingdom come," doing and giving all in my power to promote
it? Is the same mind in me, in these respects, that was in Christ Jesus?
Phil. 2:4-8. Rom. 15:2, 3. Do I truly feel that it is more blessed to
give than to receive? Acts 20:35 Do I strive, as much as in me lies, to
live in peace with all, and to promote peace among all men? Ps. 34:14.
Matt. 5:9. Rom. 12:18. 2 Cor. 13:11. Heb. 12:14. James 3:17. Do I seek
the peace of Zion, avoiding every unnecessary offence, and even
sacrificing my own feelings for the sake of the peace of the church? Ps.
122:6. Rom. 14:19-21. 1 Cor. 7:15. 8:13. 14:33. Eph. 4:3. 1 Thess. 5:13.
Am I long-suffering and patient under injurious treatment? 1 Cor. 13:4,
7. Do I exercise a spirit of forbearance towards the faults of others,
forgiving injuries and offences? Mark 11:25. Eph. 4:2. Col. 3:13. Do I
put away all envy and jealousy from my bosom--not seeking occasion of
offence by putting the worst construction upon the conduct of
others--not expecting great things for myself, and not being displeased
when I am passed by with apparent neglect? Rom. 12:16. 1 Cor. 13:4, 5,
7. Jer. 45:5. Eph. 4:2. Col. 3:12. Do I not think of myself more highly
than I ought to think? Rom. 12:3, 16. Do I i