Psalm 15:1-5

The Lord is so amazing. Just look at the seasons change and see how creative and designed everything really is. The whole earth changes over from one season to another, just like our lives. He is always there with every sunrise and sunset to show us He is in control. That is our peace.

David

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Psalm 15:1-5

    O Lord, who may abide in Your tent?
    Who may dwell on Your holy hill?
    He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness,
    And speaks truth in his heart.
    He does not slander with his tongue,
    Nor does evil to his neighbor,
    Nor takes up a reproach against his friend;
    In whose eyes a reprobate is despised,
    But who honors those who fear the LORD;
    He swears to his own hurt and does not change;
    He does not put out his money at interest,
    Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent.
    He who does these things will never be shaken.

Three aspects of Godly living are outlined for us in this Psalm. They are written poetically and often I wish I knew the Hebrew so I could capture how beautiful it truly sounds.

The first aspect is the walk; a person who walks with integrity and honestly is what matters to God. He wants our lives to be authentic and as real as possible. We cannot fake this kind of living. The best we can do is try to live the best walk we can so that others will see and praise God.

The next aspect is works. Though they are not necessary for salvation they are still important and a way to show we have faith. By doing good works we show others we are Christians and that there is something different about us. Often it is hard to do this part because life tends to push us down but we must keep at it.

The last key in this Psalm is the words we speak. God continually through the Bible puts a lot of meaning and power in words. They mean something, and you can tell. With the same tongue you can sing worship songs in church, and then turn around and speak hatred and evil toward your family and friends. This is not of God. Our mouths should be only going in one direction all the time. What we say needs to be our final word, and our word must be our bond. 

So we must remember our walk, works, and words throughout the day and whenever we read this Psalm. It reminds us of how to live godly lives. And that is something to keep with us throughout our days.