Can Self-Examination Create A Pharisee?

Examining ourselves is a Biblical imperative, but if we don't guard ourselves and maintain a proper perspective we could end up becoming self-righteous and pharisaical. In daily self-examination, we must be on guard against thinking too highly of our own opinions, seeing ourselves as better than others, or assuming God finds us really impressive.

Len Martin was ordained in 1999 and is presently the pastor of the United Church of God congregations in London, KY, Knoxville & Kingsport, TN. Len has previously pastored congregations in Worcester, MA, Seabrook, NH, Cambridge, Columbus, Mansfield, and Dayton, OH.

Len holds undergraduate degrees in engineering and information systems as well as an MBA in Finance. Len and his wife have been raised in the Church of God and have 5 children and 5 grandchildren. They are very thankful for the Biblical truths on marriage, family, child-rearing and many other interpersonal relationships.