Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Timothy 1:18-20
by: Margaret Taylor.
I recall one particular time when I was enticed into violating my own conscience and my mother’s faith in me rather than standing up to the pressure of my peers. I really did not enjoy the forbidden activity anyway, and it was made worse because of the guilt involved. I was sworn to secrecy by another offending sibling, so I ended up lying to my Mother to keep my promise. Then I received double punishment because my sibling, who had also disobeyed, confessed. It was a painful lesson, but it was well learned and one I never forgot: listen to your conscience and keep good faith.