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Conscience Captive to the Word (Stand Kindly, Firmly)
Series: Contending for the Word – The Weekly WatchHost: Dave JenkinsDate: October 20, 2025Scripture: Psalm 119:105; Romans 12:2; Acts 20:27Show Summary
When culture says, “Go along to get along,” Scripture calls believers to something better—a conscience captive to the Word of God. In this Weekly Watch, Dave Jenkins helps Christians stand kindly and firmly with biblical conviction rooted in Scripture, not emotion or cultural pressure.This episode explores what conscience is and isn’t, how Scripture binds it, and how believers can respond with calm clarity in real-world moments of tension. You’ll also learn three tools for courage and kindness under pressure—Full Counsel, Prayerful Pace, and Plurality of Counsel.Listen & Watch
Show Notes
- Segment 1: What Conscience Is (and Isn’t)
- Segment 2: How Scripture Binds the Conscience
- Segment 3: Calm Scenario – Standing Firm at Work or School
- Segment 4: Three Tools for Standing Kindly, Firmly
- Segment 5: One Action for This Sunday (10-Minute Plan)
Key Takeaways
- The conscience is a God-given moral compass that must be guided by Scripture (Romans 2:15).
- Only the Word of God binds the conscience, not feelings or social pressure (Psalm 119:105; Acts 20:27).
- Stand kindly and firmly by using three biblical tools: Full Counsel, Prayerful Pace, and Plurality of Counsel.
- Respond to workplace or school pressure with grace, clarity, and calm confidence in God’s truth (Romans 12:2).
