The presence of struggle and conviction in one's conscience often indicates God's work of grace in a believer's life.
One of the marks of God's active work in an individual's life is the presence of spiritual struggles, such as conviction of sin and a desire for true repentance. As described in the text, Satan magnifies these struggles, making the believer feel troubled and anxious about their standing before God. Unlike those who remain secure in their sin, the believer's tender conscience feels the weight of potential hypocrisy and the fear of deception. When God speaks powerfully to this conscience, it brings assurance and confirms His love and mercy, further validating the believer's experience of His grace.
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