Tests for Sanctification

FATHER, I fear, as the serpent deceived Eve, that ____’s mind is being corrupted and seduced from wholehearted and sincere devotion to CHRIST (2 Cor 11:3).

But, first, FATHER, I need Your grace to cover my questioning—my judging. Continually remind me that I do not review the tests for sanctification to pass sentence on ____, but to learn how to help (him/her) turn from (his/her) shipwrecking ways.

You not only call me to pray, but also to confront, admonish, encourage and help ____ as well as be patient (1 Thes 5:14). If any of these testing questions below I perceive ____ failing at, make me ready to help (him/her) in the way You direct.

1. Do I see Your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in (him/her) (1 Thes 1:3)?
2. Does (he/she) attest to continuing in (his/her) belief in CHRIST (John 3:16)?
3. Do I observe (him/her) being led by the HOLY SPIRIT (Rom 8:14)?
4. Do I see traits of the fruit of the SPIRIT exhibited in (his/her) life (Gal 5:22-23)?
5. Does (he/she) still listen to Christians and read and delight in Your Word (1 John 4:6)?
6. Do I see evidence of (him/her) abiding in CHRIST for (his/her) day-by-day situations (John 15:4)?
7. Does (he/she) regularly fellowship with CHRIST in prayer and worship (John 15:7)?
8. Do I see results of (him/her) obeying CHRIST (1 John 3:24)?
9. Does (he/she) show love to others (1 John 2:9-10)?
10. Does (he/she) continue in fellowship with other Christians (1 John 2:19)?
    (Points 1 – 10, ref#63, p803-805)