Conscience, 28

 ~ Realize You Must Protect Your Conscience ~

 

Series Note ~ The conscience plays a crucial role in human behavior.  The Scripture has much to say about our conscience.  In posts 1—20 of this series, we looked at various descriptions of conscience.  In posts 21—25 we looked at the Big Four Emotional factors that have a very negative impact on our consciences.  Finally starting with post 26 we look at dangers to the conscience. 

 

Scripture ~ “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.  For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer” (1 Timothy 4:1-5).

 

Comment ~ We must proactively protect our conscience. 

 

Solution ~ Regular time in the Word of God and in prayer.  Keep short accounts with God – when your conscience accuses you, first repent and then stay in close communion with God. 

 

Quote ~ “Where the Bible and the Church do not agree, we must obey the Bible, and, where conscience and human authority are in conflict, we must follow our conscience.” –John Wycliffe 

 

Question ~ Are you proactive in protecting your conscience? 

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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