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Pleasant Words from the Gospel

And I have the same hope in God as
these men, that there will be a resurrec-
tion of both the righteous and the

wicked. So I strive always to keep my
conscience clear before God... (Acts,
24:15-16)

Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies
that we have conducted ourselves in the
world, and especially in our relations with
you, in the holiness and sincerity that are
from God. (2 Corinthians, 1:12)

Therefore, since through God's mercy we

have this ministry, we do not lose heart.
Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful
ways; we do not use deception, nor do we dis-
tort the word of God. On the contrary, by set-
ting forth the truth plainly we commend
ourselves to every man's conscience in
the Sight of God. (2 Corinthians, 4:1-2)

... Deacons, likewise, are to be men
worthy of respect, sincere, not in-
dulging in much wine, and not pursu-
ing dishonest gain. They must keep
hold of the deep truths of the faith with a
clear conscience. They must first be tested; and then
if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

(1 Timothy, 3:8-10)

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