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NASB | 1 John 3:21 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 3:21 Beloved, if our heart does not convict us [of guilt], we have confidence [complete assurance and boldness] before God; |
Bible Question: can you tell me where it is written in the BIBLE where the statement is made "if your not convicted by your conscience neither will GOD convict you." this may be paraphrased. |
Bible Answer: "a good stop sign but not a green light" 'A third way we discern God’s will is through our conscience. If our conscience is troubling us about a particular action or behavior, then we should refrain from that activity. Paul says that each person “must be fully convinced in his own mind” (Rom. 14:5). He adds that “whatever is not from faith is sin” (Rom. 14:23). 'The opposite is not necessarily true. In other words, conscience is a good stop sign but not a green light. A troubled conscience is sufficient justification to refrain, and a guilty conscience is reason enough to stop a particular action or behavior. 'A clear conscience is no justification for proceeding. The Bible teaches that, “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” (Jer. 17:9). We can easily deceive ourselves into sin. 'Christians should strive to have a good conscience before God and man (Acts 24:16). A troubled conscience is reason to avoid an action, but a clear conscience may not be sufficient justification to proceed.' ____________________ http://www.probe.org/docs/moralchoices.html |
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