Conscience
Classes
Class 1: Suffering required due to conscience
The class explores examples of suffering for conscience' sake, focusing on David's act of mercy towards Saul and the faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual values over human resources and the need for believers to be obedient to God's word, even in difficult circumstances.
Class 2: Consciences in collision
The class discusses the importance of conscience and integrity in making decisions, focusing on the example of Joshua's oath and the Psalms. It emphasizes the need for discipline and keeping one's word, even when it's difficult. The class also explores the spiritual significance of baptism and the importance of making the right decisions for the right reasons.
Class 3: Motivating power of conscience
The class explores the concept of conscience, emphasizing its relationship with knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. It discusses how conscience guides actions based on biblical principles and the importance of acting consistently with what one knows and understands.
Class 4: Honing the conscience
The class discusses the importance of a well-honed conscience, using a personal story about a difficult decision involving a neighbor's horse. It emphasizes the need for consistency between faith and actions, the role of prayer, and the importance of integrity and honesty.
Class 5: The limits of conscience
The class discusses the limits of conscience, emphasizing the importance of not making provision for the flesh and the need to flee youthful lusts. It uses examples from Joseph's life and the ecclesia at Laodicea to illustrate the dangers of self-deception and the importance of spiritual vigilance.