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We cannot go around the Bible regardless of what our conscience says.Interesting view. Then you mean that the guy in 23 is condemend by the object bible truth, rather than his own illusory conscience?
Let's say the conscience of Arab Christians who do not eat pork due to cultural environment condemns them when they do.
Yes, the faith is weak.
But that's the fact of life.
One's conscience is molded by the environment, school, teachings of parents.
So, at that particular time, the conscience has a greater say than the faith.
So, we sin by listening to our conscience ... yet we get more grace.
As long as our faith grows and we attempt to walk by faith ... we would always get more grace while sinning due to our habits, conscience and/or nature.
If however, we refuse to walk by faith - no grace but a smack on the bottom.
Thanks,
In Christ,
Ed
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