Keeping a clear conscience

Afterward, David’s conscience bothered him… (1 Samuel 24:5)

What do we do when our conscience bothers us?

If we want to keep a soft heart before God, our conscience is our first line of defense against sin. 

But we can sear our consciences by ignoring it when we do something wrong. (1 Timothy 4:2)

How do we know our consciences are seared? When the sin that used to bother us no longer does so.

That would happen to David later, and only after he was confronted by the prophet Nathan did he repent and have his soft heart restored. (2 Samuel 11-12).

So let us always strive to keep a clear conscience and a soft heart, praying with David,

Who perceives his unintentional sins? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.

Moreover, keep your servant from willful sins; do not let them rule me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed from blatant rebellion.

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:12-14)