Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-14
Intro
Clear Conscience
Classical/traditional view – internal voice of God
Immanuel Kant’s Moral Argument for God
Moral revolution – outcome of a person’s desires and interest. It changes based on society.
Says, “No absolute truth”
Rom 2:14-16 – Internal code
2 Cor 1 – Clear conscience
Conscience as an Early Warning System against threat of sin
Right Behavior
Outward behavior reflects inward conscience.
Testimony = statement of truth
Simplicity – Uncomplicated or clear.
Lev 20:7; 1 Thess 4:7; Col 3:12; Heb 12:14; 1 Cor 6:19-20; Eph 4:24
Godly Sincerity – honesty with no hidden agenda
1 Cor 9:18
Are you trustworthy?
1 Cor 2:4-5
The Grace of God – undeserved blessing
v. 13 – Know and believe; understand my words
Pure motives
Holy Spirit at Work
Spirit convicts unbelievers
Eph 2:4-5 Made us alive
Holy Spirit is our EWS
Heb 9:14 Purifies conscience
Rom 12:1-2
Transforms minds & hearts
Heb 10:15-16
Writes law on our hearts
Turning off or down EWS
1 Tim 4:2 – Seared
1 Cor 8:7 – Weak & defiled
Clear conscience
Take Aways
Convicted of sin?
EWS working properly?
Are you listening?
Renew your conscience!
