Conscience is a term that describes an aspect of a human being's self-awareness. Conscience also provides a sense of pleasure when we reflect on conformity to our value system.

Consciousness of life was of a relationship between God and a covenant community rather than an autonomous self-awareness between a person and his or her world.

Everything we do should be done to the glory of God. And whether we find ourselves to be alone or in the company of others, whether we are thrust into the business of every-day life or quietly confined to the isolation of a sick-bed, our attitudes and actions should be such that they are a positive reflection of God's glory.

 

But there is a further reason that whatever we do should be done to the glory of God, and this verse reminds us that it is connected with a loving concern for others. Brothers and sisters in Christ who are weaker in the faith may find that their consciences prohibit them from practicing something which, although quite 'lawful', could cause them to stumble in their Christian life.

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How important that we who have a clear conscience in such issues, should not flaunt our freedom in Christ in such a way that it causes them to stumble or to become confused in their Christian walk, and so we read that even in this: "Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."

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Whether immersed in the drudgery of daily chores, quietly watching the tv, or scrolling through the internet, we should do all to the glory of God. Whatever we do during the day and whatever activities we engage in during the nighttime hours, all should be carried out for His praise and glory. If we find ourselves in difficulties or when we are engaged in some leisure time, it should always be glorifying to the Lord.

 

Whether we find ourselves in the first flush of youth or if we have advanced into the twilight years of old age, ALL that we are, and all the choices we make should be for His glory. All the thoughts of our minds and all the motives of our hearts should be an open book so that when observed by others, our life proclaims ALL to the glory of God.

 

Perhaps a simple way to avoid falling into legalism or license, is to follow Paul's simple instruction to do everything to the glory of God; to reverently and honestly ask the question, 'Is my behaviour honouring to Him? Do my actions and attitude bring glory to God, or am I tarnishing His holy name?'

 

May we take to heart this simple instruction from Paul, that whether we eat, or drink, or whatever we do, we do all to the glory of God.

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Scriptures to read to be conscience: Hebrews 10:22

Hebrews 13:18

Hebrews 9:14

1 Timothy 1:5/1:19

1 Peter 3:16

Acts 23:1