Tough Questions Week 2

 Week 2 of "How Do I Answer Tough Questions?  Conscience and DIscernible Issues?"  focused on "Conscience:  What is it?  Why is it important?"

HERE is the link to the lesson worksheet.  
HERE is the link to the Conscience Verses sheet.

This is why the graphic for the class is a Check Engine light.

We don't want to ignore our conscience like some might with a Check Engine light.
At the same time, there may be times when we have to get the Check Engine light recalibrated and fixed because it is not working correctly.  

The definition Naselli & Crowley give is "The conscience is your consciousness of what you believe is right or wrong." (Conscience:  What is it, How to train it, and Loving those who differ)

They go on to share three important truths about our consciences. First, "conscience produces different results for people based on different moral standards." No one's conscience is perfect.  Second, "conscience can change."  As an individual experiences life and learns, that person's conscience changes.  Finally, "conscience functions as a guide, monitor, witness, and judge."  The conscience is not Lord.

The conscience can be positive- blameless, clear, clean, pure, washed, sprinkled clean. 
The conscience can be negative - weak, wounded, defiled, encouraged to sin, evil, and seared.

 As we think about discernible issues, we must remember that "your conscience is not identical to the voice of God."  (61)

Resources

Article:  12 Principles on How to Disagree with Other Christians
Article:  How Reliable Is Your Conscience?