Do You Strive For A Clear Conscience?
Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2008
by Chiradeep
e-Counseling
The only thing that speaks to us when we are all alone is our Conscience. Conscience is a gift from God. A clear conscience is always a true friend of us who speaks the truth and shows the things, which are good. That may be my own views. But we need to know what the psychologists speak about or define conscience.
A sense of right & wrong. Conscience is the capacity for moral judgment. An inerrant knowledge of the need to do what is right and avoid wrong. Some advanced studies define conscience as, Conscience is the faculty of the mind, or inborn sense of right and wrong, by which we judge of the moral character of human conduct.
Functions of conscience
It is very important to know what this conscience does. God has given each one of us a conscience because of its multi facet functions, which are as follows:
i. It Strikes or Convicts: - When we do something wrong, our conscience strikes us, bothers us, troubles us (1 Sam. 24: 5; 2 Sam. 24:10). In john 8: 9 we find that conscience also convicts of our faults or what we did.
ii. It Reproaches: - The conscience also reproaches, when we are at fault (Job. 27: 6)
iii. It Confirms (the Truth in us): - Our conscience confirms that we are telling the truth in the Holy Spirit (Rom. 9: 1).
iv. It Testifies: - The conscience testifies that we have done the work in the holiness and sincerity that are from God (2 Cor. 1: 12). Rom. 2: 15 says that the conscience bears witness.
v. It gives the believer an Upper Hand: - The conscience puts the believer in an advantageous position or place (1 Pet. 3: 16). See also an example in Gen. 20:5, 6, where God testifies for the king Abimelech. The king Abimelech got an upper hand over Abraham and his wife because of his clear conscience (integrity of his heart).
Maintaining a Clear Conscience
Our Conscience can be affected negatively. It can get polluted anytime in this gloomy world. It can be corrupted with worldly desires. Hence we need to clean it everyday and every moment. Otherwise it will stop talking to us, as a result of which we will be led to destruction and despair. That is why, St. Paul says in Acts 24:16 that, I STRIVE always to keep my conscience clear before God and man. The great King David says in Ps. 51:10 that, CREATE in me a CLEAN HEART oh Lord!
Therefore, we need to long for maintaining a clean heart that is conscience. But how is that possible?
Its is possible only
1. By maintaining / holding fast to the RIGHTEOUSNESS (Job. 27:6).
2. By keeping FAITH / holding unto FAITH (1 Tim. 1:19 & 3: 9).
3. By the RESURRECTION of Jesus Christ (Heb. 10: 22 & 9: 14; 1 Pet. 3:21).
4. By the PRAYER of other believers (Heb. 13:18).
So, dear friends! Let us strive like apostle Paul to keep our conscience clear before God and men.
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More commentsThank, Candles, for the reminder to listen to that little part of us that always seems to know what is best.Yeah its very little but very active and effective...Thanks for the comment...
hi tc,congrats on the 5, it is well deserved. i love my conscience, it is truly my best friend, i've just had to change it a little, at different times in my life.we get older, go through more experiences, and learn better, therefore, our conscience thinks better. thanks for sharing your thoughts,my best to you,sueSue you're so sweet... Thanks for that nice comment..
Hey TC,Great article! Keep up the good work, and as I said before, keep writing and good things will happen.JDJD thanks buddy...Thanks for the comment which made me a bit proud...hee hee...
Hey TC,Thank you so much for the article. A great reminder of how we should present oursevles daily. I, as King David, also understand how important it is to have a clean heart, and a clear conscience that we may be found righteous before God.Deborah BranchDebo...you are so right...Thanks for the comment...May God bless you...
Exellent example on what scripture Commands. We do learn that we are all times to strive. Cause God will call us back if we happen to to far. And choosing the Lord is The truth.Blessings alwaysOh Michelle your comment is as usual refreshing..Thanks for the comment...May God bless you...
Hi TC -- I too back up the 5-star rating -- well deserved for a truly great article. Just yesterday I was talking with my husband asking if anyone has a conscience anymore -- maybe I'll direct them to this article! Thanks for sharing and please keep writing! The very best to you!Wow Judi! Your comment has encouraged me so much...If it can help others then my purpose for His glory will be fulfilled...Thanks for the comment...May God Bless you...
An excellent article. I think you struck a cord missing in todays society. How do we do the works we do or don't even while professing? It has to get down to the basics. Just what is permissible for us? What we chose to ignore or make light of. How we can look the other way, exploit, take advantage of lie, distort, etc and yet come as light.You're so true Robert! A very valid point. We tend to forget everything...You added flavour to the article...Thanks for the comment...
My sister would really like this article.Is your sister part of this 'Searchwarp community'? Anyway thanks for the comment...
"Let your conscience be your guide and your heart be your voice" Good article thanks for sharingAmen! But it should be in the light of God' word...God bless..
"Let your conscience be your guide and your heart be your voice"good article, thanks for sharing
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