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Paul's favorite subjects were righteousness, self-control and the judgement to come.  These were the things that he often spoke about.  I believe they all fit hand in hand.  Righteousness is only attained through the forgiveness that comes from faith in Jesus.  Self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit living in our lives.  And judgement is in all of our future, so what we do in this life will be accounted for.

It was because of these realities that he said, "I always do my best to have a clear conscience toward God and men."  Many of us choose to live our lives with a guilty conscience.  We cover and hide our sin, believing that it won't matter and that it isn't actually hurting anyone.  This is simply not true.  Unconfessed sin and a guilty conscience erode the very potential of true fellowship with Jesus.

Live to please Jesus today.  Strive to gain a clear conscience.  Don't let your sin come between you and the best possible relationship with God.

Live Strong.