- John 16:8 (NIV)
“When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment.”
- Romans 8:1-2 (NIV)
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
- Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
- 1 John 1:9 (NIV)
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
- Romans 2:15 (NIV)
“They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.”
- James 4:17 (NIV)
“If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.”
- Proverbs 28:13 (NIV)
“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
- Acts 24:25 (NIV)
“As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.””
- Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
- John 3:20 (NIV)
“Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed.”
- Proverbs 20:27 (NIV)
“The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord that sheds light on one’s inmost being.”
- 1 Timothy 1:5 (NIV)
“The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.”
- 1 John 3:20 (NIV)
“If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.”
- Psalm 32:3-4 (NIV)
“When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.”
- John 8:9 (NIV)
“At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there.”
- Jeremiah 17:10 (NIV)
“I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.”
- Luke 18:13-14 (NIV)
“But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
- 1 Peter 3:21 (NIV)
“and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,”
- Psalm 38:18 (NIV)
“I confess my iniquity; I am troubled by my sin.”
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 (NIV)
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.”
- Romans 14:22 (NIV)
“So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves.”
- Matthew 23:25-26 (NIV)
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean.”
- Romans 14:23 (NIV)
“But whoever has doubts is condemned if they eat, because their eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.”
- Proverbs 21:2 (NIV)
“A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.”
- 1 Timothy 4:2 (NIV)
“Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.”
- Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
- Acts 17:30 (NIV)
“In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.”
- John 12:48 (NIV)
“There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; the very words I have spoken will condemn them at the last day.”
- Proverbs 16:6 (NIV)
“Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.”
- 1 Corinthians 11:31 (NIV)
“But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment.”