As we seek to restore a clear conscience before God we need to examine the truthfulness of our society’s values. The beliefs we form need to be compared with what God says is right and good and not by what is acceptable in our culture.
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (Romans 12:2 NLT)
Many people whom society considers “normies” are those with addictive and destructive habits that are socially acceptable but just as destructive as any drug addiction. We don’t want to trade addictions. We want to live free. We need to observe and learn the difference between acceptable values in our culture and God’s values.
From God’s view point, sex outside of marriage is wrong even though our culture leaves that decision to personal choice. Terminating life is wrong even when society gives us the right to choose. Anger and rage are wrong even though we excuse our outbursts by blaming others for injustice done to us.
Our conscience will be reprogrammed as we read and apply the truth of God’s word. In every situation where we need discernment the Holy Spirit will bring truth to us and our renewed conscience will guide us to make the right choice.
The faith which you have, have as your own conviction before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves. (Romans 14:22 NASB)
Prayer: Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. Amen (Psalm 86:11 NLT)
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