God's Presence (Psalm 15)

What kind of integrity does God expect from those who want to live in His presence? Let’s begin in Psalm 15.

Under what conditions may we live in the presence of the Lord? Is there a certain standard of conduct that God expects?

O Yahweh, who may sojourn in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? (Ps 15:1 LSB)

Do we lie about business, Santa, taxes, pharmaceuticals, politics, and our food quality? Who may dwell with God?

One who walks with integrity, practices righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. (Ps 15:2 NASB)

Is our church truly safe or a place of dangerous gossip? Who may dwell with God?

whose tongue utters no slander, who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others; (Ps 15:3 NIV)

Do we avoid the company of vile people but honor those who keep even difficult promises? Who may dwell with God?

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; (Ps 15:4 NKJV)

Would our lending institutions pass the kingdom test? Are our politicians above being bribed by campaign contributions? Who may dwell with God?

Those who lend money without charging interest, and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent. Such people will stand firm forever. (Ps 15:5 NLT)

Is faith ever truly “alone” or does a living faith also include hope and love?

But now faith, hope, and love remain—these three. The greatest of these is love. (1 Cor 13:13 WEB)

Is true love also “alone” or is it proven by deeds, good works, action?

Little children, let’s not love with words or speech but with action and truth. (1 John 3:18 CEB)

What kind of integrity does God expect from those who want to live in His presence? You decide!