A clear conscience

Acts 24: 15-16

and 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


It's strange how when accused, I still stand weak before the accuser. And it took me many days of praying before I could conclude that my conscience was and is clear. There is no need to waver in front of the accuser. No one is righteous before God, but if we have truly loved God and people, then there is no need to flog ourselves to find the imperfect moments. This may sound like a sub-standard way of walking uprightly, but seriously, Jesus came to give us grace:

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ~ Matthew 11: 28

and also

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
~ Matthew 11: 29-30

He did not come to persecute us. Let us dwell in the grace that is shed so abundantly. Love God and enjoy His love... Be confident in having victory over sins. For Christ has won us over by His blood... Walk faithfully, keep our eyes on Jesus, on our future.

Let us look forward to going home with a shout of victory...