INTRODUCTION

A man’s conscience is within, but its testimony can be seen by others. Paul rejoiced because of the testimony of his conscience. According to scripture, that testimony was manifest in the world, and especially among the people of God. Those who knew Paul, knew that he served the Lord "in simplicity and godly sincerity." He did not do everything right, but he gave great concern to ensure that his heart was right in all that he did. No doubt, this was a wonderful example to other believers who looked to Paul for guidance. They saw a man who sincerely loved the Lord and others, and who gave every effort possible not to offend either.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For smaller children) The apostle Paul spoke of many people who had a good testimony: Acts 22:12And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,
  See All...; Romans 16:1-4 [1] I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: [2] That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. [3] Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: [4] Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
  See All...; 2 Timothy 1:16-18 [16] The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: [17] But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. [18] The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.
  See All...; 3 John 1:12Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
  See All.... Even lost people will notice your testimony when you choose to obey God and don't do what they do (1 Peter 4:4Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:
  See All...).
• What is the testimony of your conscience? How might you learn what that testimony is among the lost? How might you learn what that testimony is among the saved?
• Do you serve the Lord in sincerity? How important is it to you to have a tender and sincere conscience in everything you do for the Lord?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask God to give you a sincerity in your service for Him.
• Ask the Lord to show you the testimony of your conscience.

HYMN

Take Time to Be Holy

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