“Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts.” Psalm 15:1-2
If you want to be close to God get your words and actions right in His sight. Follow the plan given to you by the Spirit. Just think and pray these things and where God takes you.
“Lord, who shall dwell in your sanctuary? Who shall live on your holy hill? He walks blamelessly and does what it right, and speaks truth in his heart; He who doesn’t slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor cast slurs against his fellow man.” Psalm 15:1-3
God continues His Word on “right words and actions.” Now concerning our friends and those around us. Wrong actions are the result of wrong words spoken against friends and acquaintances. Saying what is right and cause us to do what is right.
“In whose eyes a vile man is despised, but who honors those who fear the Lord; he who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and doesn’t change.” Psalm 15:4
Now we look into the realm of attitude and integrity in our hearts before God. More than just an occasional thought to speak and act right. God wants us to have a heart that is dedicated to living these as a lifestyle. This should be a normal part of the “new life” that becomes who we are as “new creations in Christ.”
“Who lends money to the poor without interest; who does not accept a bribe against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never be shaken. Psalm 15:5
God brings up “The Money Factor” in the right behavior toward others. We should use money to help, not to take advantage of others, and never allow money to cause you to make wrong choices about people. God points out that staying strong against this “temptation” will keep us strong in our relationship with God.
“Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your Holy hill? He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; He who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor; nor does he take up a reproach against his friend; in whose eyes a vile person is despised, but he honors those who fear the Lord; he who swears to his own hurt and does not change. He who does not put out his money at usury, (loan-sharking) nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.” Psalm 15:1-5
God is clear: Be careful with your words and actions concerning yourself and others, and you will keep yourself close to God. Make a choice to guard your words and actions, and watch this produce good results in your relationship with God and others.
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