MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
John 8:31-44
John 8:32

"And ye shall know the truth,
and the truth shall make you free."

A SANCTIFIED CONSCIENCE (9)

Know More of God and His Word: Our conscience is weak due to our lack of the knowledge of the Lord, His Word and His Truth (1 Cor 8:7). In Jesus’ days, the Pharisees thought that they were holy and pure by keeping their extra rules and traditions. Today, many also think that they need to follow their church’s teachings, rituals and traditions in order to keep themselves right with God! Because they do not know God’s love and salvation in Christ alone, they "feel" more secure and comfortable to pray to Mary or saints, or to confess their sins to their priests and bishops! Others turn to their charismatic church leaders who claim they have sign gifts (eg. visions, dreams) for guidance. They are taught that the Holy Scripture is only the letter, and that the letter kills, so they need the living revelation from God through their church leaders! It is so dangerous to turn away from God’s Word and to depend on man’s words and teachings! What about you?

Those who do not know God’s sovereignty usually have fears and worries about unfavourable things that may happen to them. They (even professing Christians) become superstitious and believe in luck. They may even think that they must pray to God in the same room in order to have their prayers answered. What a shame!

Truly, the Lord Jesus says, "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:32). The more we know our living and true God, His Truth, His Word, His sovereignty, and His sufficient salvation in Christ alone, our conscience will be strong and firm with our faith in God and His Word alone, giving us peace and a high standard for our discernment and judgment as well. A Christian with a good conscience can discern and see what is good and right in the sight of God according to God’s Word, eg. it is not good to watch worldly movies, to listen to worldly music, to read unbiblical articles except for refutation, to have fellowship with ungodly friends and even with professing Christians with ecumenical mindsets (although many Christians may think it is alright to do so).

THOUGHT: Only the Lord and His Truth can make me free.
PRAYER: Lord, please make me free from sin and wrong doctrines.