Have a Clear Conscience

One of the worst things that will trip you up is to go through life with a guilty conscience. Nothing depletes your confidence like feeling insecure before God. Living without a clear conscience is like driving a car at 30 MPH when you know it can go at 100 MPH.

Having a guilty conscience stems from two misconceptions. We think, “Being a Christian means we cannot sin or make mistakes.” Second, we think, “God is angry with us when we sin.” Allow me to share a couple of thoughts that will help you live with a clear conscience.

The Bible says, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves.” All of us sin. It’s not sin that displeases God as much as our reluctance to ask God for His forgiveness. The best thing we can do when we sin is to ask God to forgive us. The sooner we get our hearts right with God, the least we will feel the effect of sin.

Religion tells us that God is mad at us when we’ve done wrong. Truth is our God is not an angry when we sin. Like the Prodigal Son, God eagerly waits for us to “come home.” The Holy Spirit gently convicts but He does not condemn us. God does not keep a running record of our wrongs either. Like Abraham, He keeps track of our rights and calls it righteousness. Friend, God is not mad at you; He is madly in love with you. Don’t carry the heavy weight of guilt anymore.

So how can we have a clear conscience? First, admit to God that you’re wrong. If we confess our sins He will forgive us. Second, accept God’s forgiveness by faith. The enemy will remind you of your past sins but you have to learn to ignore those accusing voices. What God acquits, Satan has no power to blame you again for. The biggest button on God’s computer is the delete button. Once you’ve received God’s forgiveness, quit reminding God about it. He has no record of it and neither should you! Third, turn away from things that are contrary to God’s Word. Daily, ask God to give you power to live a righteous life.

King David, who had a heart after God’s own heart said, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit with me” (Psalm 51:10 NKJV). When you surrender yourself and live with a clear conscience with God, you will have “Godfidence” for every success in your life.

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