Psalm 15:2, “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.”
David gives us a description in Psalm 15 of the requirements of living a blameless life and being morally upright in having close fellowship intimately with God through Jesus Christ. Reflecting on God’s standards in my daily life and remembering I am a citizen of Heaven (Philippians 3:20) should affect my words because words are powerful, David states in Psalm 15. When treated unjustly and unfairly, it would be good to read over again Psalm 15 because David states what those who lead blameless lives do no matter what:
- Controls their speech – speaking the truth but refusing to slander. Verse 3.
- Keeping promises. Verse 3 & 4.
- Keep your word. Be truthful, have a blameless character, and righteous conduct. Verses 2-3.
- Righteousness should be shown in one’s character when being amongst difficult people. Verses 4-5a.
- Use your money wisely in a way that honors God. Don’t let money be an idol. Verse 5.
God cares and knows about the situations in our lives and when we question His ability to handle circumstances beyond our control (Jeremiah 23:23-24) He is close at hand and cares. Reviewing the attributes of God will help us remember God and His Word are sufficient for every need we have before us. Some of His attributes to remember are: God’s holy wrath, mercy, holiness, omnipotence (having unlimited power-all powerful), omniscience (all-knowing), and omnipresence (capable of being everywhere at the same time). I need to remember and dwell on these more often in striving to live a blameless life before others.
God has no limits. Remember, you are a citizen of Heaven. What you believe, what I believe in the gospel of Christ, should affect our (my) reactions to my (our) current circumstances, good or bad. God knows our motives and actions. God is greater than our feelings because He knows everything and has holy wrath, mercy, holiness, omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence. He is more than capable of working out our frustrations as the Psalms are filled with godly people who cried out to God with the same feelings, you may be experiencing right now. Stand firm in God’s presence – He is right beside you.
Proverbs 22:11 states “He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.” Don’t get sidetracked because “God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.” Philippians 2:13. “The greatest weapon against the Devil is a godly life.” Warren Wiersbe. Consistency is the key.
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