# I always strive

"I always work hard" or "I do my best"

# to have a clear conscience before God

Here "conscience" refers to a person's inner morality that chooses between right and wrong. Alternate translation: "to be blameless" or "to always do what is right" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# before God

"in the presence of God"