“There is a way that seems right to man…”(Pro. 14.12) A Question of Conscience: Guide or Judge?

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“There is a way that seems right to man…”(Pro ) A Question of Conscience: Guide or Judge?

“Let your conscience be your guide!”

What Does Conscience Do? 1 Cor. 4.4 For I am conscious of nothing against myself, yet I am not by this acquitted; but the one who examines me is the Lord.

What Does Conscience Do? 1 Cor. 4.4 Rom. 9.1,2 I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience testifies with me in the Holy Spirit, that I have great sorrow and unceasing grief in my heart.

What Does Conscience Do? 1 Cor. 4.4 Rom. 9.1,2 Rom

What About Guiding - OT? No word OT for “Conscience” Closest parallel: Heart ◦ “Emotional side of morality” ◦ 1 Sam It came about afterward that David’s conscience bothered him because he had cut off the edge of Saul’s robe.

What About Guiding - OT? No word OT for “Conscience” Closest parallel: Heart ◦ “Emotional side of morality” ◦ 1 Sam. 24.5; Job 27.6 I hold fast my righteousness and will not let it go. My heart does not reproach any of my days.

What About Guiding - OT? No word OT for “Conscience” Closest parallel: Heart ◦ “Emotional side of morality” ◦ 1 Sam. 24.5; Job 27.6 ◦ Prov He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered. He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.

What About Guiding - OT? No word OT for “Conscience” Closest parallel: Heart ◦ “Emotional side of morality” ◦ 1 Sam. 24.5; Job 27.6 ◦ Prov ; Jer The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick; Who can understand it?

What About Guiding – NT? 1 Cor. 4.4 – Ignorance ≠ innocent

What About Guiding – NT? 1 Cor. 4.4 – Ignorance ≠ innocent Acts

What About Guiding – NT? 1 Cor. 4.4 – Ignorance ≠ innocent Acts – Thought wrong 1 Tim But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron,

What About Guiding – NT? 1 Cor. 4.4 – Ignorance ≠ innocent Acts – Thought wrong 1 Tim – Can Sear Conscience

What IS Our Guide? 2 Cor. 4.1,2

What IS Our Guide? 2 Cor. 4.1,2 – Unadulterated Word Proverbs 3.5-7

What IS Our Guide? 2 Cor. 4.1,2 – Unadulterated Word Proverbs – The Lord 2 Tim All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.

What IS Our Guide? 2 Cor. 4.1,2 – Unadulterated Word Proverbs – The Lord 2 Tim – For Training Ps Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.

What IS Our Guide? 2 Cor. 4.1,2 – Unadulterated Word Proverbs – The Lord 2 Tim – For Training Ps – Word is a Lamp

“There is a way that seems right to man...” (Pro /16.25)

“There is a way that seems right to man, but its end is the way of death.” (Pro /16.25)