Dig Deeper
In 1 John 3:16-24 John explains that a clear conscience
is the result of obedience toward God, “The one who keeps His commands remains
in Him, and He in him” and love for one another (1 John 3:24, HCSB). We
experience a deeper fellowship with God through a clear conscience, “if our
heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God” (1 John 3:21). A clear
conscience in turn leads to boldness in prayer, “And whatsoever we ask, we
receive of Him, because we keep His commandments” (1 John 3:23a).
God created our conscience with the innate ability
to know what is right and wrong. (Romans 2:14-15) Because of sin our conscience
is marred and far from an infallible guide. (Titus 1:15) A clear conscience
under the influence of the Holy Spirit and informed by the Word of God is a
powerful indicator of a deepening relationship with God. (1 John 2:24) What benefits of a clear conscience before
God are gleaned from the following Scriptures?
Job 27:6--
Acts 23:1 and 24:16--
Romans 9:1 and 2 Timothy 1:3--
What insights about keeping a clear conscience with
one another do you observe from the following Scriptures?
Genesis 20:5-6--
1 Corinthians 4:4; 2 Corinthians 1:12; and 4:2--
1 Thessalonians 2:10; 1 Timothy 1:5 and 3:9--
Hebrews 13:18 and 1 Peter 3:16--
Application
What specific ways to you sense the Holy Spirit
leading you to love others in deed and truth? (1 John 3:18)
Memorize This
1 John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid
down His life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and
sisters NIV
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