So Far ... So Good 

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. 1Co 15:10
 
Self-examination is not a bad thing.
 
In fact, Paul specifically invites us, in 1 Corinthians 11, to examine ourselves prior to breaking bread.
 
No, I’m not yet what I should be before Father God, but the grace of Christ at work in me is making a change daily, as I trust and obey.
 

• We know we are not what we will be, upon Christ’s return.

• We know we are not what we should be, when we consider our weaknesses.

• But, hopefully, we can say that we are better than we used to be. 

Not perfect but being perfected.