Having a clear conscience means there is "no one alive that I have ever wronged, offended, or hurt in any way that I have not gone back to and sought to make it right with both God and the individual." It is not sufficient merely to seek God's forgiveness when others have been affected by your sin.
Repentance has been defined as "returning to the point of departure." To return to the point of departure from God's standards is to retrace your steps and seek to mend relationships that have been damaged by asking for forgiveness for your improper conduct, speech, and attitudes.
Additionally, in order to have a clear conscience, it may be necessary to make restitution for your previous actions. You cannot be right with God and at odds with man.
A clear conscience is essential to a revived life. Memorize Acts 24:16 to help you remember this principle.
Insight from the Word:
Matthew 5:23-24 "If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift."
Acts 24:16 "I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward both God and men."
1 Timothy 1:5 "The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith."
1 Peter 3:15-16 "In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame."
Below is a link to dealing with the above mentioned topic. Please take a listen; it may change your life.
http://www.lifeaction.org/infuse-podcast/2008/8/19/dealing-offenses-toward-others/
Repentance has been defined as "returning to the point of departure." To return to the point of departure from God's standards is to retrace your steps and seek to mend relationships that have been damaged by asking for forgiveness for your improper conduct, speech, and attitudes.
Additionally, in order to have a clear conscience, it may be necessary to make restitution for your previous actions. You cannot be right with God and at odds with man.
A clear conscience is essential to a revived life. Memorize Acts 24:16 to help you remember this principle.
Insight from the Word:
Matthew 5:23-24 "If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift."
Acts 24:16 "I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward both God and men."
1 Timothy 1:5 "The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith."
1 Peter 3:15-16 "In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame."
Below is a link to dealing with the above mentioned topic. Please take a listen; it may change your life.
http://www.lifeaction.org/infuse-podcast/2008/8/19/dealing-offenses-toward-others/
© Life Action Ministries: Revival Review--Keys to Continued Revival
2 comments:
Nice Pic Ben!
oohhh my goodness. ben, i can't believe you just posted that picture of yourself! haaahaha...
AWESOME! :)
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