This concept involves reflecting on one’s actions, beliefs, and intentions in light of religious teachings and principles. It requires a deep introspection and a commitment to aligning one’s life with the moral and ethical guidelines set forth by one’s faith.
This process of self reflection and identification on where you are in your spiritual life involves many points. We achieve these by engaging ourselves with the Bible to understand God’s commandments and teachings. The second step is taking time for prayer and meditation to seek guidance, wisdom, and strength from God and to reflect on one’s relationship with God through our thoughts, actions, and intentions to identify areas where one may be falling short of God’s expectations or where improvement is needed.
If we are falling short of God’s expectations, we must find guidance from religious leaders, mentors, or fellow believers to gain insights and perspectives on how to live according to God’s law.
Once we have acknowledged our mistakes, we must seek forgiveness from God, and strive to make amends for any harm caused and must make conscious choices to live with integrity and to uphold the values and principles of our faith, even when faced with challenges or temptations.
Overall, reflection on following God’s law is an ongoing process that requires sincerity, humility, and a genuine desire to live a life that honors God and serves others. It involves not only adhering to specific rules or commandments but also cultivating a deeper relationship with the divine and striving to embody qualities such as love, compassion, justice, and righteousness in all aspects of life.
Rev. Fr. Movses Shannakian