Pop quiz! Don’t worry, it’s not for a grade. Here are some questions just for you to think about:

Do you believe that Jesus is God’s Son and that He died for your sins and rose again? Do you want to obey God, even when it’s hard? When you mess up, do you feel sorry and want to do better? Do you talk to God in prayer? Do you love other people, even ones who are hard to love? Is following Jesus important to you?

The apostle Paul told Christians to “examine” themselves. He was basically saying, “Give yourselves a pop quiz!” He said to take a good, honest look inside and ask, “Is my faith real?” This isn’t to make you scared or worried! It’s actually to help you be sure you’re doing what God says is best.

See, some people might say they’re Christians, but they don’t really have a relationship with Jesus. Maybe they go to church sometimes but never actually gave their life to Him. Maybe they know facts about Jesus but don’t really know Him as their Savior and Friend.

The awesome thing about “testing” yourself is that if you’re not sure about your faith, you can correct it. You can pray and ask Jesus to truly be your Savior and Lord. And if you do know Jesus, taking this little “quiz” can remind you of how amazing it is to really belong to Him!

Think About It: Answer the questions above honestly. If you answered yes to most of them, praise God! Your faith is real! If you’re not sure, talk to a parent, pastor, or another trusted Christian about it. And if you’ve never asked Jesus to be your Savior, today is the perfect day to do it!