I woke up this morning with a cold. One of the cold symptoms that I dislike the most is the fog that can come over your thinking. Then I don’t want to think about anything because the fog covers the mental landscape and makes it difficult to hold a thought.
A clear conscience allows us to think clearly and make good judgments. However, having a clear conscience requires that we live righteously. When we sin, our outlook is fogged over and we can’t see the right way forward.
Because of this truth, Paul wrote that one of the requirements for a church leader was that the person must hold fast to faith with a clear conscience. He wrote, “They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.” The person of faith believes that God exists and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him. Walking in righteousness gives us access to God’s wisdom and His power through the Holy Spirit.
Reluctant Retiree 