As we approach the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we are reminded to examine ourselves, especially in preparation for Passover. God instructs us to perform physical exercises like de-leavening our homes to learn how to worship Him worthily, but the spiritual lessons hold greater importance. We must not merely go through the motions. Paul, in I Corinthians 11:28, urges us to examine ourselves before partaking of the Passover symbols, ensuring we do so in a manner worthy of Christ. This self-examination should not be a fleeting glance but a thorough, ongoing process of testing, discerning, and proving ourselves, as the Greek word dokimazo implies. In I Corinthians 11:31-32, Paul emphasizes that if we judge ourselves, we will not be judged by God. He encourages us to put ourselves on trial, interrogate our actions, and correct our ways, for God prefers not to send trials to get our attention but will do so out of love if necessary. God seeks humble people who govern themselves by His Word with concern and respect for others, freeing them from judgment. In II Corinthians 13:5-6, Paul further exhorts us to test whether we are in the faith, proving ourselves by examining our fruit and detecting the image of God in our behavior. If we fail to see this, we risk being counterfeits, subject to God's judgment. Self-examination is a commanded duty that demands diligence and brutal honesty. God equips us to see ourselves as we truly are and make proper judgments, though human nature often deceives us into thinking well of ourselves, concealing our true state. We must overcome this carnal tendency to lie to ourselves and face the reality of our condition. Through honest scrutiny, we humble ourselves and judge ourselves, ensuring we worthily partake of the Passover and avoid falling under judgment.