Most people consider themselves to be a good person. I have asked several people just in passing and with family members, and they have confirmed this. When asked, "Do you consider yourself to be a good person?" I have never heard I am a bad, horrible, wicked human being or anything even close to that. The Bible mentions this claim of most, Proverbs 12:15, 21:2.
Where do you stand however?
In light of God's perfect law the 10 Commandments where do you stand? If you're one of the many who thinks they are good here is the Good Test. Judge yourself and listen to your conscience.
1. You shall have no other gods before Me.
The one and only true God, YHWH, is the sole divine being we are to worship, love, honor and fear. He is the only one we are to submit ourselves to and praise Him alone for His own glory that He shares with no one. Have you put anything, ever before God? WHat's most important in your life?
2. You shall not make graven images.
Most people don't make idols with their hands, but most today do make an idol with their minds. They create a God who is comfortable with their lifestyles, their false ideas about God, create a god in their image after their own likeness. All false religions begin with the misconception of who God is. Also if you've broken the 1st Commandment you have broken this one also.
3. Do not take the Lord's name in vain.
Blasphemy. If you have ever said, "Oh God" or "Jesus Christ" when mad or upset to express disgust when you could have used some other word to express disgust this is known as blasphemy. No blasphemer will inherit eternal life.
4. Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy.
Do you keep one day in seven set apart for the Lord?
5. Honor father and mother.
Have you dishonored your parents? Disobeyed them?
6. Do not murder.
Not just the physical act. If you have ever hated someone within your own heart, you might be doing this right now toward me, you are guilty of murder. God doesnt just see our physical acts, He also sees out hearts and thoughts. 1 John 3:15
7. Do not commit adultery.
Not just the physical act. If you have ever looked at someone with a lustful eye you have committed adultery. Whether on TV, movies, internet or anywhere else, looking with lust checking out the anatomy of another with your eyes and thought life is considered adultery. If you have done this what does this make you? An adulterer.
8. Do not steal
Take something, anything that doesnt belong to you you have become a thief. It doesnt matter how long ago you stole for time doesnt forgive sin.
9. Do not lie.
Fibs, white lies, exaggerations, are all lies. Some people lie to make themselves look good to their boss, impress a girl or boy or friends, lie to get out of trouble, what have you lied about? Tell just one lie and this makes you a liar.
10. Do not covet.
All the commercials on TV try to get you to covet their products so you will buy them. What have you desired to have that others possess that you want for yourself? Please don't tell me food, because if you have the money to pay for the internet you have enough for that. Coveting is a form of idolatry. Colosians 3:5
Where do you stand after you have taken the good test? If God judged you by this standard of holiness, be honest, you'd be guilty as the rest of us deserving judgment. I'd like to hear from you. Where do you stand?