Psalm 15
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.
Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors
or speak evil of their friends.
Those who despise flagrant sinners,
and honor the faithful followers of the lord,
and keep their promises even when it hurts.
Those who lend money without charging interest,
and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent.
Such people will stand firm forever.
Those who live according to God’s word and not as hypocrites.
Those who live in such a way that the world cannot accuse them of wrongdoing.
Those who genuinely believe with God-changed hearts.
Those who mind their own business, don’t talk about other people,
and don’t gossip behind their friend’s backs.
Those who hate sin, refuse to let unbelievers pollute their lives,
and seek encouraging fellowship with other genuine believers.
Those who give even when it hurts, not just their money,
but their time, their attention, and their ministry.
Those who devote themselves to serving the Lord and stand firm,
refusing to make excuses or put their personal comfort first.
Those who give freely and expect nothing in return.
Those who care more about truth and purity than approval and advancement.
Such people will stand firm forever. Such people will enter God’s presence.
I’m feeling a little convicted after reading this. Are you?
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