Conscience Clear

Job 18; Psalms 114; Acts 27-28 

“…I have the same hope in God as these men, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.”

Acts 24:15, 16

Paul’s defense before Governor Felix was a response to the charges brought against him by the Jerusalem lawyer Tertullus, as well as a testimony of Paul’s faith in Christ. The hope of the resurrection which marks Paul’s writings is at the center of his defense-comments. However, Paul extended his comments into personal testimony as he talked about the impact of this hope on his daily effort to live with a clear conscience before God and man. Knowing we will one day stand before God and give an account for how we live our lives means that we, too, must strive always to keep our consciences clear through the convicting assistance of the Holy Spirit. The Gospel must change how we live each day, not just our eternity.

“Lord Jesus, I will obey your Spirit’s promptings and conviction today, for your glory.”