My conscience as tribunal

Jesus said that His followers will be led into synagogues and tribunals and answer for their belief in Him. Well, throughout history we have martyrs who have paid the price for their faith. They were led into synagogues and had to face tribunals.
But no less important is the tribunal of our conscience where we are constantly asked to give an account for what we believe in, and to make a choice. Do I think with the mind of Christ? Do I act out of love, which is Jesus' criterion? Is my speech coherent with what I believe in?
Our conscience is the tribunal that we can never escape.