The benefits of a clear conscience

April 17, 2018 | 14 comments

“There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience.”

~ French Proverb

14 thoughts on “The benefits of a clear conscience”

  1. Good day Evan and tireless searchers of the Truth. To raise our consciousness is to realize our oneness with the Mind or Divine consciousness, it is to enter into that space that fills everything, it is to awaken to the authentic reality that makes us see that in that state we are only the reflection of God. A space that knows no limits and where everything already is. It’s perfect, wonderful, harmonious, we only see light. How do I get it? Praying is the answer, until reaching the perfect harmony. Thanks Evan and commentators. Excellent day!!

  2. I think what’s trying to be said here is that we are responsible for being honest with ourselves and having the courage to recognize when we’ve made a mistake, done someone wrong, hurt someone or told a lie or stolen something. I’ve found that one of the hardest things for human beings to do is to acknowledge that we’ve been wrong and then to make amends for it. Growing up in C.S. I was never taught that it actually is an indication of high self esteem to admit my mistakes. Instead I was taught to hide my shortcomings and to feel guilty and hope no one found out! The Twelve Step Program taught me: “……..and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.” And: “Made direct Amends wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.” There is nothing so beneficial as having a clear conscience!

    1. Hi Bevi,

      From what you write, how you were raised in Christian Science is not per the teachings of Christian Science. I was raised in Christian Science to always admit my mistakes and take steps to rectify them promptly. And to live an open honest life. I had, and do have, shortcomings, as does everyone else, but it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. They are opportunities to keep growing spiritually and improve. God loves us no matter what.

      Step by step we’ll all gradually learn what it means to be God’s image. But we need to be patient and understanding in the meantime. That is the Christian Science way that I know and have learned.

      I’m glad you have found answers through your prayers and persistence!

  3. This statement from Science and Health, from the Chapter “Teaching Christian Science”, shows the emphasis Christian Science places on being honest with ourselves. It also highlights the importance of uncovering sinful thoughts we may be holding so that we can take action to replace those false beliefs with the truth about God and His idea and His reflection (i.e. us).

    Teach your student that he must know himself before he can know others and minister to human needs. Honesty is spiritual power. Dishonesty is human weakness, which forfeits divine help. You uncover sin, not in order to injure, but in order to bless the corporeal man; and a right motive has its reward.

    Science and Health pg 453

  4. Bevi and Brian, I agree. Denying an error would prevent its correction. In human experience we are wrong, we must realize this and work to correct. There is nothing wrong with that. It’s no use hiding the dirt under the carpet …

  5. Exactly what I’ve been praying with!

    I had someone accuse me of – no, not just accuse, but state as “fact” – something very false. The temptation was/is to be upset about it.

    I KNOW it was false. And the more I thought about it, the more I knew I have a clean conscience.

    Now the challenge is to refrain from self-righteousness, and forgive – which doesn’t include setting the person straight. Still working on that one!

  6. Thanks, Evan, for your Comments to me! As I’ve grown and matured, I’ve discovered that my Parents didn’t really have a good understanding of C.S. and had a lot of their own wounds and hurts from their childhoods that they never had a chance to uncover and work through. Instead they kept them hidden and tried to “paste” C.S. on top of them – to look good in our neighborhood and church. Thus, their hurts were unconsciously passed on to their children and we never talked about any of this, but just pretended that we were a “good C.S. family”. As Gustavo said, “dirt can’t just be swept under the rug.”!!

  7. I deeply appreciate the conversations between Bevi and Evan. They clarify as misconceptions some may have of Christian Science.

  8. A clear conscience does give us peace of mind, and is so vital. I love where Mrs. Eddy points out that we are responsible for our own thoughts and acts, and we can’t be hurt by someone else’s words or behavior unless we accept it as real in our consciousness. “Taking Offense” (MIS 223 -224) has helped me immensely. I’m still struggling seemingly with what someone said and did a few months ago, lying about me and my motives. I’m sincerely working metaphysically to see her as God’s loving, pure, and honest child, and that there is only love. Thanks to all this morning!

  9. Evan, I had a similar situation but not with parents. Your response to Bevi was much appreciated and uncovered what I need to work on. Also, Ellen I have similar situation with family. Thanks for your post, it hit home.

  10. Such a little but profound sentence, and what a lively, interesting and inspiring effect!

    Thank you, Gustavo for the title you give us, such as “tireless searchers of Truth.” That is so true and very lovingly. And your comment is very helpful, thanks a lot!

    Thank you all for your inspired and inspiring, helpful comments; and thank you very much, dear Evan, for this SpiritView and for your clearing and loving and comforting replies today!

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