The Necessity of Self-Examination (Psalm 139:23-24) | Jonathan Edwards

Reformed Thinking · Mar 11, 2026 · 30m · transcript

Deep Dive into The Necessity of Self-Examination (Psalm 139:23-24) by Jonathan EdwardsJonathan Edwards’ discourse on Psalm 139:23-24 emphasizes the critical importance of self-examination to discover and eliminate hidden sins. He argues that all individuals should be deeply concerned about whether they are living in a sinful way, as unallowed sin dishonours God, damages the soul, and prevents spiritual flourishing.Edwards explains that recognizing our own sin is difficult primarily because of the deceitful and blinding nature of human corruption, rather than a lack of clear biblical rules…