Listening to Your Inner Voice - Part 3

Good management systems prevent the world from disintegrating into chaos. Each of us has an internal management system that directs our thoughts and actions. One of the main features of this internal management system is our conscience. Think of the conscience as an office manager who makes sure everything stays on track.

The conscience plays a major role in determining our success or failure, so  we are born with the potential for conscience to develop in conjunction with what we're exposed to in our environment. Adam and Eve experienced a serious violation of conscience by crossing the boundary line of God's instructions. They felt fear, shame, and guilt.

The development of conscience begins early in childhood. God's word instructs parents to bring up children in accordance with what is good and godly and they will keep it as a guide for life. We're created in God's image and designed to act, think, and believe as he does. God transforms your conscience as you choose to trust Jesus as Savior and Lord.  

Listening to Your Inner Voice - Part 1

Every modern civilization to some extent sanctions self-indulgence. In our society self-indulgence is endorsed in every way imaginable. But is it wrong to indulge yourself since most people participate? Because of long term negative consequences, I would suggest it is wrong.

I read about a man who early in his career decided to give away half of his earnings to church groups and organizations whose mission was to improve the lives of less fortunate people. What do you think would happen if you chose to follow his example? Is it possible even to give serious consideration to this idea?

Do you believe the words of Jesus from Luke 6:38? "Give to others and God will give to you a generous helping, poured into your hands - all you can hold." Self-indulgence and self-absorption eat away at your conscience and integrity. Generosity rebuilds the conscience and strengthens integrity when it's expressed with thanksgiving and love. Such a choice is fostered by the love of Christ Jesus for us.