The Wesleyan (Methodist) movement began as small groups started to examine their own hearts to see if they were living a holy lifestyle. To foster this process, they reviewed a list of common sins each week so they could quickly seek the forgiveness of God and others. This list facilitated accountability within the group to seek intimacy with God. Am I consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I am better than I really am? In other words, am I a hypocrite? Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate? Do I confidentially pass on to others what has been said to me in
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