IF YOU ARE A NEW CONVERT TO THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION YOU MAY NOT KNOW WHAT THE CONSCIENCE ACTUALLY IS. THE CONSCIENCE IS A FACULTY THAT GOD HAS PLACED IN MAN THAT TELLS HIM WHAT IS MORAL, AND WHAT IS IMMORAL. THE ENCYCLOPEDIA, FUNK AND WAGNALL GIVES THIS DEFINITION OF THE "CONSCIENCE", CONSCIENCE, In theology and ethics, the term refers to the inner sense of right and wrong in moral choices, as well as to the satisfaction that follows action regarded as right and the dissatisfaction and remorse resulting from conduct that is considered wrong. In earlier ethical theories, conscience was regarded as a separate faculty of the mind having moral jurisdiction, either absolute or as a representative of God in the human soul. SAINTS OF GOD, THE CONSCIENCE IS SPIRITUAL, IT IS NOT VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE, NEITHER CAN YOU DISCERN WERE IT IS WITH ANY OF THE OTHER SENSES. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT AS TO WERE IT MAY BE LOCATED IN THE BODY? AT ONE TIME, I THOUGHT THE CONSCIENCE TO BE A PART OF THE SOUL. BUT I SOON DISMISSED THAT IDEA, BECAUSE I REMEMBERED THAT I HAD A GUILTY CONSCIENCE BEFORE I RECEIVED THE HOLY GHOST. THEREFORE, I KNEW THAT IT WAS NOT IN THE SOUL, BECAUSE BEFORE I RECEIVED THE HOLY GHOST MY SOUL WAS NOT ALIVE. AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION, I BELIEVE THAT THE CONSCIENCE IS IN THE HEART. BECAUSE I BELIEVE ALL THOUGHTS ORIGINATE IN THE HEART, BECAUSE OF THESE SCRIPTURES. IN THESE SCRIPTURES, JESUS IS SPEAKING TO THE PHARISEES, AND HE SAYS THESE WORDS. Mt:12:34: O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Mt:12:35: A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. Mt:12:36: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. Mt:12:37: For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. HOLY CHILDREN, THE THINGS THAT YOU SEE ARE TEMPORARY, BUT THE THINGS THAT ARE NOT SEEN ARE ETERNAL, THEREFORE, I BELIEVE THAT THE CONSCIENCE SHALL BE ALIVE WITH US IN ETERNITY. 2Cor:4:18: While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. (KJV) CHILDREN OF LIGHT, THE CONSCIENCE MAKES A PERSON AWARE OF WHAT IS GOOD, AND WHAT IS EVIL. IT IS THE CONSCIENCE THAT GIVES A PERSON THE GUILTY FEELING WHEN THEY DO WRONG. AND BLESSES A PERSON WHEN THEY DO GOOD. THE CONSCIENCE CAN ACT IN A MOMENTS TIME, CONVICTING A PERSON OF AN IMMORAL ACT. LISTEN AS I READ THIS ACCORD OF CONSCIENCE. Jn:8:1: Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. Jn:8:2: And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. Jn:8:3: And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, Jn:8:4: They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. Jn:8:5: Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? Jn:8:6: This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. Jn:8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. Jn:8:8: And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. Jn:8:9: And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. Jn:8:10: When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? Jn:8:11: She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST, IF A PERSON RECEIVES A BAD BURN, WHICH LEAVES A SCAR, THE SCAR TISSUE PROBABLY WILL NOT HAVE ANY FEELING IN IT. FOR THE NERVES IN THAT TISSUE WILL HAVE BEEN SEARED. WHEN A PERSON IS YOUNG, BEFORE THEY HAVE COMMITTED ANY SERIOUS SINS, THEIR CONSCIENCE TELLS THEM WHAT IS RIGHT, AND WHAT IS WRONG. BUT, AFTER A PERSON HAS COMMITTED MANY SERIOUS SINS, THEIR CONSCIENCE BECOMES SEARED, AND THEY FEEL NO GUILT. THERE ARE MEN, WICKED MEN, THAT HAVE FORBID PRIEST, AND, NUNS, TO MARRY. AND THEY FEEL NO GUILT. BECAUSE, THEIR CONSCIENCE IS SEARED. FORBIDDING TO MARRY IS THE DOCTRINE OF THE DEVIL. 1Tm:4:1: Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 1Tm:4:2: Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 1Tm:4:3: Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 1Tm:4:4: For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: 1Tm:4:5: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. 1Tm:4:6: If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, SAINTS OF GOD, WE ARE A BLESSED PEOPLE, THAT LIVE IN THIS GREAT NATION, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I BELIEVE, THAT GOD HAS BUILT A HEDGE ABOUT THIS NATION. SO THAT NO HARM CAN COME TO RIGHTEOUS MEN, AND WOMEN, AND CHILDREN. AND THE HEDGE THAT HE HAS ABOUT US IS OUR ARMY, NAVY, MARINES, AIR FORCE, AND OTHER BRANCHES OF THE SERVICE. ALSO THE POLICE, AND THE SHERIFF, DEPARTMENTS, AND OTHERS IN AUTHORITY. I BELIEVE THAT THESE MEN, AND WOMEN, ACT AS A HEDGE BETWEEN US, AND THOSE THAT WOULD HURT US; I BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE MINISTERS OF GOD, THAT EXECUTE THE WRATH OF GOD UPON THE WICKED. BUT, WHEN A CHILD OF GOD IS CALLED OUT OF THE WORLD, AND INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST. WE BECOME A SOLDIER IN THE ARMY OF GOD. WE, AS CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS, ARE COMMANDED TO BE AT PEACE WITH ALL MANKIND. BUT, WE FIGHT AGAINST SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS IN HIGH PLACES. WE ARE COMMANDED TO PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD. WHY MUST WE PUT ON THE ARMOUR OF GOD? SO THAT WE CAN WAGE WAR AGAINST THE MOST CRUEL, CUMMING, ENEMY THIS WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN, SATAN THE DEVIL. Eph:6:10: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Eph:6:11: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Eph:6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Eph:6:13: Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Eph:6:14: Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; Eph:6:15: And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Eph:6:16: Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Eph:6:17: And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Eph:6:18: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; HOLY CHILDREN, LET ME REPEAT; WE ARE COMMANDED TO BE AT PEACE WITH ALL MANKIND. IF YOU ARE A NEW COVERT, TO THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, YOU MAY NOT KNOW WHEN GOD CALLED ALL HIS CHILDREN TO PEACE. IF YOU WILL RECALL, AT THE BIRTH OF CHRIST JESUS, THE PRINCE OF PEACE, THE ANGELS CAME SAYING GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST, AND PEACE ON EARTH, AND GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN. I BELIEVE IT WAS AT THIS TIME, THAT GOD CALLED HIS CHILDREN TO PEACE WITH ALL MANKIND. AND WE ARE NOT TO BREAK THIS PEACE, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. Lk:2:8: And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Lk:2:9: And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. Lk:2:10: And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Lk:2:11: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Lk:2:12: And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Lk:2:13: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Lk:2:14: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Lk:2:15: And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. WHEN CHRIST WAS BORN, BELOVED OF GOD, THERE WAS A REFORMATION CAME, A BETTER WAY TO LIVE CAME, AND CHRIST IN HIS, "SERMON ON THE MOUNT" EXPLAINS THE REFORMATION. SAYING THESE WORDS, Mt:5:38: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: Mt:5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. CHRISTIAN BRETHREN, WE AS SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY OF GOD, ARE NOT TO FIGHT AGAINST FLESH, AND BLOOD, EVEN IF WE ARE ATTACKED. CHRIST JESUS FARTHER EXPLAINED THE REFORMATION BY COMMANDING ALL OF GOD'S CHILDREN TO LOVE OUR ENEMIES, BLESS THOSE THAT CURSE US, AND PRAY FOR THOSE THAT DESPITEFULLY USE US. Mt:5:43: Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. Mt:5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; Mt:5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. Mt:5:46: For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? Mt:5:47: And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Mt:5:48: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. (KJV) SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY OF GOD, WE ARE COMMANDED NOT TO FIGHT AGAINST THE NATIONS THAT BE, THE POWERS THAT BE. FOR THE POWERS THAT BE WERE ORDAINED OF GOD. AND THEY THAT FIGHT AGAINST THE POWERS THAT BE, FIGHT AGAINST THE ORDINANCE OF GOD. ALL THAT RESIST, FIGHT AGAIN, OR WORK AGAINST, THE POWERS, THE NATIONS, THAT BE ; RESIST TO THEIR OWN CONDEMNATION. Rom:13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Rom:13:2: Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. Rom:13:3: For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: Rom:13:4: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Rom:13:5: Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. Rom:13:6: For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Rom:13:7: Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. Rom:13:8: Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. LISTEN CAREFULLY SAINTS OF GOD, IF MEN WOULD LIVE BY THESE TWO COMMANDMENTS, THIS WORLD WOULD BE A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE. Mt:22:34: But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. Mt:22:35: Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, Mt:22:36: Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Mt:22:37: Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. Mt:22:38: This is the first and great commandment. Mt:22:39: And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Mt:22:40: On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. HOW DO WE, THE CHILDREN OF GOD, PROVE THAT WE LOVE GOD? WE PROVE THAT WE LOVE GOD BY KEEPING HIS COMMANDMENTS. IF MEN LOVED OTHERS, AS THEY LOVE THEMSELVES, THEY WOULD NOT KILL OTHER PEOPLE'S CHILDREN, THEY WOULD NOT RAPE OTHER MEN'S WIVES, NOR STEAL OTHER MEN'S POSSESSIONS, NOR DO ANY WRONG. WHEN MEN STAND BEFORE GOD ON THE DAY THAT GOD JUDGES MEN, BY THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THE APOSTLE PAUL. I DO NOT BELIEVE; THAT IGNORANCE OF GOD'S LAWS SHALL BE A VALID DEFENSE. BECAUSE I BELIEVE THAT GOD HAS WRITTEN HIS LAWS IN OUR HEARTS. 2Cor:3:2: Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: 2Cor:3:3: Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.
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