Our world is obsessed with self esteem, but that is contrary to the start of salvation: repentance. We have to embrace sin in our life and call it what it is before we see the need for Christ. Once we see our need for Christ, we can accept His sacrifice.
Vanishing Conscience:
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-2 Corinthians 7:8-11
-Ezekiel 18:30-32