DO YOU SERVE THE LORD WITH A CLEAN CONSCIENCE???
Paul said: "But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which
they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all
things which are written in the law and in the prophets:" "And have hope
toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a
resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust." "And herein do I
exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward
God, and toward men. "Acts 24:14 -16."
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If we understand that we are sinners "Saved by Grace,"we may find ourselves struggling with the idea of a "BLAMELESS CONSCIENCE" "Acts 24:16." After all, we know our own hearts and motivations. Yet the Apostle Paul found a way to ensure that his conscience would clean rather than condemning him. What was his secret??? Paying attention to his beliefs and his behavior while serving the Lord.
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In today’s passage, Paul pleaded his case before the Roman governor Felix, offering the consistency of his faith and behavior as evidence of innocence. His actions were determined by his convictions, namely, that he served the God of his fathers, and God would raise the dead to judgment. Together, these two firm beliefs helped him maintain a clear conscience.
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As a student of Christ, Paul knew that our deeds flow from who we are on the inside. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus described conditions of the heart and illustrated with practical applications. He was saying His followers would be “THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD" because of their work, but the work begins in the heart "Matthew 5:14 -16" - "Luke 6:45."
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Too often, Christians focus on doing the right things, rather than on the underlying beliefs that drive such behavior. We can give, serve, or in some other way act "GOOD," but unless we pay attention to the convictions motivating our actions, we may end up with an unclean conscience after all. If, however, we submit to God and allow our minds to be transformed, renewed, from the inside out, then we can serve our Lord with a clean conscience.
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Paul said" "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." "Romans 12:2."
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REMEMBER, once our minds are renewed by the "SPIRIT," and "NOT" the "FLESH," then our consciences and our testimony will be strong and clear. We will be able to speak the truth through our walk for the Lord.
Shared via a brother in Christ
.
If we understand that we are sinners "Saved by Grace,"we may find ourselves struggling with the idea of a "BLAMELESS CONSCIENCE" "Acts 24:16." After all, we know our own hearts and motivations. Yet the Apostle Paul found a way to ensure that his conscience would clean rather than condemning him. What was his secret??? Paying attention to his beliefs and his behavior while serving the Lord.
.
In today’s passage, Paul pleaded his case before the Roman governor Felix, offering the consistency of his faith and behavior as evidence of innocence. His actions were determined by his convictions, namely, that he served the God of his fathers, and God would raise the dead to judgment. Together, these two firm beliefs helped him maintain a clear conscience.
.
As a student of Christ, Paul knew that our deeds flow from who we are on the inside. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus described conditions of the heart and illustrated with practical applications. He was saying His followers would be “THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD" because of their work, but the work begins in the heart "Matthew 5:14 -16" - "Luke 6:45."
.
Too often, Christians focus on doing the right things, rather than on the underlying beliefs that drive such behavior. We can give, serve, or in some other way act "GOOD," but unless we pay attention to the convictions motivating our actions, we may end up with an unclean conscience after all. If, however, we submit to God and allow our minds to be transformed, renewed, from the inside out, then we can serve our Lord with a clean conscience.
.
Paul said" "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." "Romans 12:2."
.
REMEMBER, once our minds are renewed by the "SPIRIT," and "NOT" the "FLESH," then our consciences and our testimony will be strong and clear. We will be able to speak the truth through our walk for the Lord.
Shared via a brother in Christ
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