Hunting for logs. Matt. 7:3

Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?

I

• What or whom do I fear most?
• In what or whom do I trust most for financial security, physical safety, or emotional support?
• Do I fear God's wrath and therefore avoid every sin?
• Is my love of God evident in my daily life?
• Do I expect only good from God in every situation, or do I worry, doubt, complain, or feel unfairly treated when things go wrong?

II

• Does the Gospel adorn my daily speech and conduct, or do I curse, speak carelessly, or misuse Go'd name?
• Have I kept all the vows I have made in the Lord's name?
• Am I diligent and sincere in my prayers, or have I been lazy, bored or distracted? Do I trust that the Lord God will answer them according to His good and gracious will?

III

• Do I despise the Word by neglect or by paying little or no attention when it is read or preached?
• Am I faithful in the Divine Service, or do I attend sporadically, preferring to be elsewhere when the Church is at worship? 
• Do I pray for my pastor and support his efforts to guard Christ's flock from error?

IV

• Do I submit to those whom God has put in authority over me?
• Have I been ashamed of, angry, stubborn, or disrespectful toward my parents, teachers, employer, pastor, government or other authorities?
• Do I obey all the laws of the city, state and country, and pay my rightful share of all taxes?

 V

• Have I unjustly taken the life of anyone, born or unborn?
• Do I hate anyone, or am I angry with anyone?
• Do I hold grudges or harbor resentment?
• Am I abusive in word or deed toward my spouse, children, or anyone else?
• Have I ignored the plight of the helpless or been callous toward genuine need?

VI

• Have I held in highest regard God's gift of sexuality or have I debased it in any way by my thoughts, words or conduct? 
• Am I guilty of lust, indecency, or the use of pornography?
• Have I rese3rved my sexual activity for the pleasure and consolation of my spouse, and when God wills, the procreation of children?

VII

• Have I gotten anything in a dishonest way?
• Have I made illegal copies of any printed material, audio or video tapes, or computer programs?
• Do I faithfully attend to the responsibilities of my vocation?
• Do I take care of what I have, pay what I owe, return what I borrow, and respect other people's property?
• Do I give generously, or am I selfish, stingy or greedy with my time or money?

VIII

• Do I speak the truth or have I lied in any way?
• Do I gossip or take pleasure in talking about the faults and mistakes of others?
• Do I uphold and defend the name and reputation of others?
• Have I judged others without being duly authorized to do so?
• Have I gladly and willingly found ways to explain in the best possible ways the words or actions of those who hurt me?
• Am I the first to admit my own mistakes, or do I cover up my sins and make myself look better than I am?

 IX

• Do I have strong wants, desires, or cravings that consume my thoughts?
• Do I resent or envy those who have more than I?
• Do I neglect my marriage, family, church, and other relationships in a desperate attempt to satisfy the wants and desires of my flesh?
• Have my wants kept me from being happy with and thankful for what God has given me? 

X

• Am I discontented with the spouse the Lord God has given me?
• Am I discontented with the Job I have or the employees I supervise?
• Have I neglected to urge someone to remain faithful to his or her spouse?
• Have I wanted my neighbor's husband or wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, workers or property to be mine?

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence or take the Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation for your name's sake.

Amen