INCREASE YOUR FAITH – 4

The apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith (that trust and confidence that spring from our belief in God). Luke 17:5 (AMP)

It is possible to live a moral life without knowing Jesus Christ as your Lord. But when the Holy Spirit dwells in you through your faith commitment to Christ a moral life is one of the natural outcomes.

Take this admonition for example:

“Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience.” Romans 13:4-5

·        To keep your conscience clear means that there is no offense to hide before God or man.

Or this one:

“The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” 1Timothy 1:5-6

·        A pure heart is one that is cleansed, or sanctified, by cooperating with the Holy Spirit.

·        Sincere faith means a faith that has no secrets, there is nothing to hide or fake.

“They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.” 1Timothy 3:9-10

·        Deep truths are revealed by the Holy Spirit to a clear conscience or spirit.

·        Leaders are held to this high standard, but all believers should walk with a clear conscience.

MORAL FAITH (Your Conscience)

1. Live by God’s wisdom and commandments.

2. Don’t give in to legalism, the belief that following Christ means following rules.

3. Let your love for God increase so that nothing comes between your heart and His.

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 

1 Peter 3:15-17