Confident and true in heart

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The writer of the Hebrew letter wrote about the good conscience and assurance:
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
Heb 10:19
Our dear brother and not-so-conflict-averse apostle, the Apostle Paul often appeals to his good conscience. Let's not forget that he was incessantly acting in front of his accusers, often suffering physical abuse because of them. He was constantly, consciously proclaiming the new covenant: the grace and righteousness above the Law, the untouchable spiritual status of the Christ followers - and the confrontation between the two realm.
Paul's conscience was rooted in the Cross. Christ redeeming work gave him the Authority to do this.
Paul... looking intently at the council, Paul said, “Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day.” And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth…
Act 23:1-2
Why this anger? There is a huge spiritual and intellectual conflict here in seconds! The man of the letter is attacking the man of the Spirit. Who has no constant peace in his heart attacks the Faithful who has been constantly cleansed from the bad conscience.
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