For thought and meditation

[rl69]

strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men. ACTS 24:16
God’s commands to us are actually given to the life of His Son in us. Consequently, to our human nature in which God’s Son has been formed (see Galatians 4:19), His commands are difficult. But they become divinely easy once we obey.
Conscience is that ability within me that attaches itself to the highest standard I know, and then continually reminds me of what that standard demands that I do. It is the eye of the soul which looks out either toward God or toward what we regard as the highest standard. This explains why conscience is different in different people. If I am in the habit of continually holding God’s standard in front of me, my conscience will always direct me to God’s perfect law and indicate what I should do. The question is, will I obey? I have to make an effort to keep my conscience so sensitive that I can live without any offense toward anyone. I should be living in such perfect harmony with God’s Son that the spirit of my mind is being renewed through every circumstance of life, and that I may be able to quickly “prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2 ; also see Ephesians 4:23).
God always instructs us down to the last detail. Is my ear sensitive enough to hear even the softest whisper of the Spirit, so that I know what I should do? “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God…” (Ephesians 4:30). He does not speak with a voice like thunder— His voice is so gentle that it is easy for us to ignore. And the only thing that keeps our conscience sensitive to Him is the habit of being open to God on the inside. When you begin to debate, stop immediately. Don’t ask, “Why can’t I do this?” You are on the wrong track. There is no debating possible once your conscience speaks. Whatever it is— drop it, and see that you keep your inner vision clear

[USMC87]

Amen, This is a great well needed lesson.

[Boaz]

Good points , leads back to seeking and listening to the indwelling Spirit if we have actually committed .

[Blackwater]

Much of the world today, and all in it, seems to be dedicated to eliminating or at the very least, suppressing the conscience. And that much effort cannot go to waste, and even the most devout among us IS, at least sometimes, affected to some at least small degree by it. We're essentially herd animals, and tend to follow what others do and say, and how they act. But by the grace and love and care of our Lord Jesus Christ, we can limit it's effect severely, and live a relatively righteous life. Our Lord takes better care of us than we CAN take care of our own selves! Blessed be His Holy name, forever! Amen.