Greetings,
Do you know a believer who was close to the Lord, but then turned and walked away from Him? What do you suppose was responsible for destroying their relationship with God? Notice what Paul wrote in his epistle to Timothy:
1 Timothy 1:19 (NKJV) – “having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck.”
It is so important for us to maintain our faith and our conscience. Both are based upon decisions that are made in the heart. Faith is simply choosing to place your trust in God. To keep a good conscience, we must stop what we’re doing when the voice of the Holy Spirit tells us not to go any further. Strong faith and a good conscience will keep us from wrecking our lives.
The enemy wants you to listen to “reason” and live in fear, rather than trusting God to keep you and your family safe. Trust God anyway. Also don’t listen to the voice of the enemy when he says that what you’re about to do is okay because everyone else is doing it. That’s a sure way to suffer shipwreck!
Father, help me never to compromise my faith or my conscience. But if that should happen, help me to rebuild those two vital areas of my life so that I may live with integrity and character.
Today, I’m worshiping with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and “So You Would Know.”
We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!
Pastor