Peace and tranquility

“… always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that you have.  But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.”

1 Peter 3:15-16

Being gentle and respectful in word and deed towards others equals a good night’s sleep.

Hence, treating others opposite of said above will rob you of all peace and tranquility.

Don't take anything for granted

"On a good day, enjoy yourself;
On a bad day, examine your conscience.
God arranges for both kinds of days
So that we won't take anything for granted."
Ecclesiastes 7:14

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+Joel Osteen 

Hearts and motives

“… God examines every heart and sees through every motive…” 1 Chronicles 28:9-10 MSG

How’s your heart?  How’s your motives?  Do you have a clear conscience when you go to bed at night?  Do you feel like you’ve brought a smile to anybody’s face lately?  Well, if you heart is dark and your motives are shady then it’s time to kick it into high gear and get on board with God.  So, dig in to the Word, pray without ceasing, repent for your wrongs, forgive those that have wronged you, and let bygones be bygones; cleanse your heart of all unrighteousness and let the glory of Christ fill you, surround you, and love you to wholeness.  And, soon, my friend, your nights will be filled with peace, your heart will be filled with joy, and your motives will be fueled by knowing that you are helping someone else.

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+Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 

A clear conscience

“[And see to it that] your conscience is entirely clear (unimpaired), For [it is] better to suffer [unjustly] for doing right, if that should be God’s will, than to suffer [justly] for doing wrong.” 1 Peter 3:16-17

A clear conscience brings clear thinking, peace-filled hearts, relaxation, and freedom from guilt and condemnation.  A clear conscience is a vital weapon against Satan, and a gateway to Jesus.  A clear conscience gives insight to the incomprehensible, and answers to the unanswerable.  Therefore, live with a clear conscience, live in peace and harmony… live to see Jesus.

 

Clear, unshaken, and blameless conscience.

"Therefore I always exercise and discipline myself [mortifying my body, deadening my carnal affections, bodily appetites, and worldly desires, endeavoring in all respects] to have a clear (unshaken, blameless) conscience, void of offense toward God and toward men."  Acts 24:16 AMP

Boy, I sure wish more of us would spend time on this type of exercise and discipline -  what an amazing place the world would be to live in if we did!  Plus, a lot healthier, happier, and loving, too!

Let me ask you, Is your conscience clear and void of offense against God and man?  If not, why don't you take time to make it right; start a new trend and be an example?  Although we may not be able to change the world, I believe that if each of us make type of exercise and discipline a priority, we will be able to greatly change our personal attitudes, health, well-being, and joy, and those attributes will eventually spread to those around you, helping to change this world - one person at a time.