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  GOD'S PREACHER IN THE HEART
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: A clear conscience before God and man is essential for
experiencing God's love and receiving His blessings.

Topics: "Conscience", "Sin and Assurance"
Scripture References: Psalm 66:18, Proverbs 28:13, Isaiah 59:2, Acts 24:16, Romans 2:15, 2 Corinthians 1:12, 1 Timothy 1:19, Hebrews 10:22, James 4:8, 1 John 1:9

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DESCRIPTION
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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that conscience serves as God's preacher within
us, acting as a witness to our actions and intentions. He warns that
tampering with sin leads to a guilty conscience, which obstructs our
peace and assurance in God. Brooks explains that harboring unconfessed
sins creates a barrier between us and God, preventing Him from revealing
His love and grace. He stresses that God will not listen to the prayers
of those who continue to indulge in sin, as it is contrary to His
holiness. Ultimately, a clear conscience is essential for true communion
with God.

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CONTENT
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"I strive always to keep my conscience clear before

God and man." Acts 24:16

Conscience is God's preacher in the heart. Conscience

is a thousand witnesses for or against a man. Those who

dally and tamper with this sin or that sin, develop a guilty

conscience--which clouds, clogs, and distracts the soul

with many fears, doubts, and scruples. God will have no

communion with those who, against light and checks of

conscience--dally and tamper with this sin or that sin.

The harboring of some unmortified lust, some secret,

special, peculiar sin--is the greatest and most common

cause of the lack of assurance, comfort, and peace.

How should it be otherwise, seeing God, who is infinitely

wise, holy, and righteous--will not reveal the secrets of

His love to those who harbor His known enemies in their

bosoms?

The great God will not regard the prayers of those who

play and dally with that very sin, or that very lust--for

which He hides His face from them.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/gods-preacher-in-the-heart/
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