A Spiritual Checkup

In A Spiritual Checkup, David McKay helps with self-examination for a healthy life with Christ.

Walking through 11 diagnostic questions, this book gets serious about your spiritual health. From loving the Lord to looking forward to glory, there is much to consider if you want to be a healthy Christian.

Challenging and Motivating

I was most challenged to check myself against my longing to be like Jesus. McKay emphasizes that we have a duty to actively pursue transformation into the likeness of the Lord, not just passively wish for it. The Holy Spirit empowers us, but McKay reminds us that we must also engage with the spiritual means God has provided—Bible reading, prayer, and active participation in the worship and fellowship of the church.

I was also deeply motivated by McKay’s focus on grieving over sin. He highlights both definitive sanctification and progressive sanctification, stressing the importance of striking a balance between God’s work and our own efforts in Philippians 2:12-13. This book is saturated with Scripture, grounded in biblical truth.

Thriving in Christ

The penultimate chapter is about using your gifts. McKay not only helps readers evaluate their spiritual health but also encourages them to thrive as Christians by actively using the gifts God has entrusted to them. This book shows that spiritual health involves both personal growth and service to others in the body of Christ.

Practical and insightful, A Spiritual Checkup offers both deep theological reflection and actionable advice, encouraging readers to grow in their relationship with Christ and live out their faith more fully.

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