How do we know if we’re given to too little introspection, or to too much introspection? How do we find the right balance between self-examination neglected and self-examination made toxic? It’s another really good question from a listener to the podcast. His name is Nolan. “Dear Pastor John, I earnestly desire to take the Bible seriously when it talks about evaluating yourself. But I often find myself encountering unhealthy introspection into the sin in my life and my failure to overcome it. On many days, it has led to despondency and discouragement, making it a challenge to believe the truth I try to preach to myself. What are some strategies you use to evaluate yourself, while at the same time not going overboard to the point of paralysis and discouragement?” EPISODE 1183: http://desiringgod.org/interviews/how-do-i-avoid-the-pitfalls-of-too-little-introspection-and-too-much Find other recent and popular Ask Pastor John episodes, http://desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john