Satan can lead you where you do not want to go. “For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.” (Romans 7:19) However, if your goal is to do what the Lord commands, even if you’re not sure what that is, Benjamin Franklin’s advice, “When in doubt, don’t,” is good to follow.

The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

I Timothy 1:5

Paul charged Timothy to keep his heart pure and his conscience aware of what was good – and to be ready to do it – in order to have his service acceptable to God. The heart can harden if you know what you are doing is wrong or if you refuse to do what is right. If you are guided by the words of Scripture and seek the Lord’s will in prayer, your faith can be sincere…one that never doubts God’s mercy nor waivers in times of distress.

Hold firm to your faith. Intercede for those in this nation who have strayed…doubting God’s goodness and grace. Then with a pure heart and a good conscience, seek to do what is right and acceptable to the Lord.

Recommended Reading: II Timothy 1:3-14