Overcoming a Condemning Conscience
Romans 8:1
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
One of the things I have found that hinders many Christians from doing what they should for God is a guilty conscience. If the truth were known, everybody has done something that they regret. The reason why I know this is because everybody is a sinner. Because everybody is a sinner, there is not a person alive who hasn't done some sin that they wish they could undo. Therefore, everybody is capable of having a guilty or condemning conscience.
Before I show you how to overcome the condemning conscience, let me show you why Christians have guilty consciences. Revelation 12:10 says, “And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.” Notice this verse says that Satan is the accuser of the brethren. Satan's accusatory actions are not only performed in front of God, but he will also take our past and use it to attack us personally. Satan's accusatory attack can cause us to carry a condemning conscience.
According to the verse above there is a way that you can overcome a condemning conscience. There are three steps that God says must be taken in order to overcome a condemning conscience. First, a person must get saved. When a person gets saved all of their sins are placed under the blood of Jesus Christ. Christian, you must realize that even though Satan accuses you to condemn your conscience, you can respond back to him by saying that all of your sins are placed under the blood of Jesus Christ.
Secondly, you overcome a condemning conscience by not walking after the flesh. In other words, the best way to overcome a condemning conscience is not to live the life the flesh would like you to live. This is why preachers constantly preach that you should stop trying to live like the world. Christian, when you continue to yield to the flesh, you are feeding the conscience with things to condemn you. You will never overcome a condemning conscience while living a fleshly life.
Last of all, the way to overcome a condemning conscience is to do the things the Spirit of God would want you to do. Yes, serving God and doing what God commands you to do will help you overcome your condemning conscience. When you do right and stop doing wrong, you will have a clear conscience. There is nothing more refreshing than knowing that you did right. The greatest prescription for overcoming your condemning conscience is to live according to the Scriptures.
Are you having problems with your conscience condemning you? Then take the prescription from the verse above and follow it. You will find by following the prescription from this verse that your conscience can be guilt free. It will be guilt free because God promises that He is greater than anything else in life. When we do what God commands us to do in order to overcome the condemning conscience, then He will drive away Satan and those thoughts that try to condemn us.
Start living right today and you will see the things that used to condemn your conscience will be driven away. A happy life is the result of a guilt-free conscience.
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Amazing Grace
John Newton signed on with a slave ship leaving from Africa with its “cargo.” He was an experienced sailor and navigator, but his cursing and blaspheming turned hardened sailors’ ears red. Soon the ship was caught in a horrible storm and was taking in water. The crew had to pump 24 hours a day to stay afloat. But the constant wind rocked the boat so dangerously that the sailors had to tie themselves to the deck to keep from being swept overboard.
At one point, several of the crew tried to throw Newton overboard. They figured that God was punishing him like Jonah of the Old Testament. The captain declared that the only way the ship would make it in to safe harbor was by God’s power. He commanded everyone—including Newton—to pray. “God, if You’re true,” Newton prayed earnestly, “make good your Word. Cleanse my vile heart.”
After four weeks of storms and constant brushes with death, the ship limped into an Irish port. John Newton, former “free thinker,” former slave trader and atheist, declared his faith in Jesus. He became a well-known preacher and writer. In fact, we chiefly know him as the author of the hymn “Amazing Grace.”
Have a great day,
Bro. Harry Shomaker
At one point, several of the crew tried to throw Newton overboard. They figured that God was punishing him like Jonah of the Old Testament. The captain declared that the only way the ship would make it in to safe harbor was by God’s power. He commanded everyone—including Newton—to pray. “God, if You’re true,” Newton prayed earnestly, “make good your Word. Cleanse my vile heart.”
After four weeks of storms and constant brushes with death, the ship limped into an Irish port. John Newton, former “free thinker,” former slave trader and atheist, declared his faith in Jesus. He became a well-known preacher and writer. In fact, we chiefly know him as the author of the hymn “Amazing Grace.”
Have a great day,
Bro. Harry Shomaker
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There’s Forgiveness
Don’t struggle alone, in fear and distress As if there’s no hope, just your ugliness. Our Lord offers grace, not judgment deserving, He longs for your love and your soon returning. There’s forgiveness. It’s tough cutting through the darkness of sin Striving for answers, His favor to win. He stands with His arms outstretched and extended To hold and restore you, just mercy intended. There’s forgiveness. Why search other places your answers to find To fill the vast void and touch the divine. Lay down your excuses and learn to confess Your sins and your shame to His holiness. There’s forgiveness. There’s healing and fellowship waiting for you The moment you turn, His face to pursue. You are the temple, His place for abiding, The only thing missing is your mind deciding. There’s forgiveness. Don’t wait for a feeling or mystical lark, Just bow down in quietness, open your heart. Be honest, and tell Him no secret to keep From there He restores you to fellowship sweet. There’s forgiveness. His promise is certain, “I will forgive,” Cleansing and freedom, it’s yours to live. From no other source full joy will you find. He is your victory, your peace so sublime. There’s forgiveness. To humble yourself, before Him in prayer, Is your first step, in unloading your care. There look Him squarely, straight in the face And tell Him all of the ways you disgrace. There’s forgiveness. Refreshment and fullness He will restore The moment you sincerely open the door. He is the life you thought you could win, By going your way and living in sin. There’s forgiveness. There’s no one beyond the reach of His arm To pick up and pardon, to rescue from harm. Return to the Master of your faith’s beginning. Give Him your all, and you’ll find yourself winning. There’s forgiveness. What wonderful love eternity holds, For those who are willing to be in the fold. The Savior is waiting, Oh come to Him now, At His nail-scarred feet, in humility bow. There’s forgiveness.
Lord bless,
Bro. Harry Shomaker
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