“Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you yourselves are.”—2 Cor. 13:5.

“Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you yourselves are.” (2 Cor. 13:5)

Rather than falling into such a dangerous situation, we should heed the Bible’s advice: “Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you yourselves are.” (2 Corinthians 13:5)

“KEEP TESTING WHETHER YOU ARE IN THE FAITH, KEEP PROVING WHAT YOU YOURSELVES ARE.”​—2 Corinthians 13:5.

 5. How are 2 Corinthians 13:5 and Proverbs 3:5, 6 related to walking with God?

⁵ The Bible admonishes us: “Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you yourselves are.” (2 Corinthians 13:5)

How are 2 Corinthians 13:5 and Proverbs 3:5, 6 related to walking with God?

Much of what Paul said can help us to ‘keep testing whether we are in the faith.’ (13:5)

As a minister and as an apostle, Paul had the spiritual interests of fellow believers at heart, even as we should have. (12:14–13:14)

That surely is one way to heed Paul’s admonition: “Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you yourselves are.” (2 Corinthians 13:5)

In view of 2 Corinthians 13:5, what must dedicated Christians continue to do, and what bearing does this have on their qualification as Kingdom ministers?

The words of the apostle Paul are particularly applicable to all of us in these critical times: “Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you yourselves are.” (2 Cor. 13:5)

(b) Why should we pay close attention to Paul’s admonition at 2 Corinthians 13:5?

Yes, as Paul said: “Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you yourselves are.”​—2 Cor. 13:5.

What does Paul recommend at 2 Corinthians 13:5, and so what questions should here be considered by all?

19. Explain how we can follow Paul’s counsel at 2 Corinthians 13:5, and what could this reveal?

¹⁹ This is a good time to heed Paul’s counsel at 2 Corinthians 13:5: “Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you yourselves are.”

Explain how we can follow Paul’s counsel at 2 Corinthians 13:5, and what could this reveal?

“Keep proving what you yourselves are.”​—2 Cor. 13:5.

30. How can they keep proving that they are Christ’s disciples?

³⁰ In the few remaining years of the old system of things they will want to do as the Scriptures admonish: “Keep proving what you yourselves are.” (2 Cor. 13:5)

“Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you yourselves are.”​—2 Cor. 13:5.

He thus illustrated further that Christians must vigilantly examine themselves to maintain loyal status with God.​—2 Cor. 13:5; 11:25-27.

“Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you yourselves are.”—2 Cor. 13:5.

Keep watching yourself, “for Jehovah’s eyes are upon the righteous.”—2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Pet. 3:12.

“Keep proving what you yourselves are.”—2 Cor. 13:5, NW.

In substance this all means to “observe the commandment in a spotless and irreprehensible way.”—2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Tim. 6:14, NW.

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