Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Decision Making and Gray Areas
A conscience is an individual's internal awareness or sense of what they believe is right or wrong, functioning as a guide, monitor, witness, or judge. It is highly unique to each person, shaped by influences such as family dynamics, culture, personal background, consequences from past decisions, and one's interpretation of the Bible.
A weak conscience specifically refers to a conscience that is misfiring or not properly aligned with God's word on a particular matter, often due to a lack of knowledge. It tends to perceive more actions as sinful than God intends, thereby binding a person beyond necessary prohibitions. This term does not imply a lack of conviction, weak faith, or a lower standing in the church; everyone is simultaneously strong and weak on different issues.
Matters of conscience are categorized into three tiers:
God's revealed will is what He clearly expects and wants from you, clearly revealed in Scripture. It is not a mystery and believers are commanded to obey it. This revealed will is characterized by several "S" aspects: being Saved, Spirit-controlled, Sexually Pure, Submitting, Stewarding, Supporting the Saints, Serving, Suffering, and Satisfied/Thankful. If a believer's life reflects these, they are living according to God's revealed will. For decisions not directly addressed in the Bible, the question then shifts to what the individual, as a vessel for God, desires to do.
The purpose of fasting is to devote your attention to the Lord, especially when making significant decisions. It is a worshipful act of dedication but does not guarantee clarity in decision-making or make a decision unquestionable.
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