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January 26

Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide

Some people have ruined their faith because they refused to listen to their conscience.

—1 Timothy 1:19

We live in an era where people often act without any trace of conscience. Moral guidelines are given only a perfunctory look, and virtue is no longer espoused as a thing worthy of our attention.

Whatever happened to having a conscience? Jiminy Cricket taught some of us that it was good to let your conscience be your guide. Add to that the idea that the Holy Spirit taps into our conscious selves and tries to offer clear and clean direction. We're not alone here but we act as though we are. We act as though the things we do have no consequence and whether we please God or not is simply not on the radar.

First Timothy warns us that we can actually ruin our faith, perhaps even lose our faith, when we aren't willing to listen to God. The still small voice speaks to us, and it serves us well to listen. Today is a new day and no matter how closely you were listening yesterday, make it your intention to do so now. See what the spirit of God wants you to know and feel the direction being offered for your soul. Listen carefully because it will do your heart a lot of good.

In the Flow

Lord, help me tune into my conscience, trusting and believing that you are working to help me live according to your will and purpose. Amen.