Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Kinds of Conscience



Convicting or healthy

Matthew 27:3 

When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders.

Satisfied

1 Corinthians 10:25-29 

25 Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, 

26 for, “The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it.”

27 If some unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience. 

28 But if anyone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the man who told you and for conscience’ sake— 

29 the other man's conscience, I mean, not yours. For why should my freedom be judged by another's conscience?

Evil

Hebrews 10:22 

Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.

Perfect

Hebrews 9:9 

This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered were not able to clear the conscience of the worshiper.

Proverbs 16:20  

Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
Thoughts on this verse:

Those who seek the instruction of God's wisdom and who trust in God for their life's blessings and values will find joyful prosperity. While this philosophy doesn't play well in the world of commercials, this understanding is the key to a blessed and prosperous life!







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