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I. WHEN CHRISTIANS HAVE THE TESTIMONY OF CONSCIENCE IN THEIR FAVOUR. When it testifies —

1. That they have done what is right.

2. That they have done right from right motives.

II. THAT THIS TESTIMONY OF CONSCIENCE IN THEIR FAVOUR AFFORDS THEM GOOD GROUND TO REJOICE. Because it assures them —

1. That they have internally, as well as externally, obeyed God.

2. That they have the approbation of God.

3. That they will sooner or later meet the approbation of all the world.

4. That they stand entitled to all the blessings of eternal life.

III. IMPROVEMENT. If Christians have the testimony of their conscience in their favour, then —

1. They may always know their gracious state.

2. They may always know their duty.

3. They live the happiest life of any men in the world.

4. They never need to be afraid to do their duty.

5. It as faithfully testifies against all their shortcomings and moral imperfections.

6. We may discover the great source of self deception in sinners.

(N. Emmons, D. D.)

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KJV: For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

WEB: For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.