It’s vital to have and keep a clear conscience. Here’s why.

The human conscience isn’t perfect. The Bible clearly states that our conscience can be defiled. (Titus 1:15) However, all people are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27) and the requirements of God’s law are written on our heart to varying degrees and reflected by our conscience. (Romans 2:14-15)

Because we all have gone astray and turned to our own way (Isaiah 53:6) our conscience is imperfect. It is often weak. (1 Corinthians 8:7) Our conscience can be defiled and can even be seared. (Romans 13:5) We can have a good conscience (1 Timothy 1:5) or an evil conscience. (Hebrews 10:22) Because of that we have to fight to hold on to a good conscience that aligns with God and to avoid an evil or seared conscience that excuses and justifies our sins. (1 Timothy 1:18-19)

We need to always make sure that our conscience is confirmed by the Holy Spirit. (Romans 9:1) That’s what Paul said about himself: “I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good conscience to this day.” (Acts 23:1) As Christ-followers we need to keep our conscience clear toward both God and man (Acts 24:16) by desiring to act honorably in all things. (Hebrews 13:8)

The most effective way to have a clear conscience is to let your heart break free and soar with the wind of God’s Spirit. If the wind of God’s Spirit isn’t blowing in your heart, why not? (John 3:7-8)