St. John Climacus on the blessing of a conscience

This week I would like to highlight two sayings by one of the fathers, St. John Climacus  Both of these quotes are related to the dangers of a conscience that no longer bothers you…

“We ought to be on our guard, in case our conscience has stopped troubling us, not so much because of its being clear, but because of its being immersed in sin.

St. John Climacus

“A ‘good’ conscience is one that stands ready to convict oneself immediately with shame. There IS a difference between a ‘good’ conscience and a ‘clear’ conscience. The clear one can be dead or deceived.”
St. John Climacus.