Psalm 15: 1-5


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 our his moneoy at usury, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.


Psalm 15 is about the people who can live with the Lord in Heaven. It was written by David. The beginning asks 2 questions---who can live in God's house and who can live in holiness where God is. This refers to the Ark of the Covenant which was considered to be where GOD lived. God is telling David that to live in His presence that he must think of others first. Also, to live a life that is a witness for the Lord. This is the commandment that Jesus later reveals in the New Testament.


This psalm is pointed straight into my own heart. I have had such feelings of dislike and hatred for some people that I do not deserve to be in God's presence. I fail at this relationship with God. I am not worthy of His love. All I can do is ask forgiveness and guidance to overcome these shortcomings. Lord, Help Me to be the Christian that you want me to be. Help me to love those that do wrong against me.

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