Friday, January 16, 2015

He who does these thing will never be shaken

Psalm 15:1-5
Who may dwell in God's sanctuary? Who may live on God's holy hill?
God expects those people who
1) walk is blameless, does what is righteous, speaks the truth from his heart. -- right conduct
2) no slander on his tongue, does his neighbor no wrong, casts no slur on his fellowman-- right speaking
3) despises a vile man and honor those who fear the Lord, who keeps his oath even when it hurts -- right relationships with others
4) lends his money without usury高利貸 and does not accept a bribe against the innocent. -- right use of wealth.
He who does these thing will never be shaken.
This psalm prepares the questioner for worship at the Temple.
What does God require of the one who seeks his company?
Why?
Keeps his oath: Keep his word whatever the cost.
Lend his money without usury. It was not a total ban禁止 on lending at interest, but is applied to fellow Israelites
How?
All these requirement is uneasy. Pray to the Lord gives us strength and wisdom to observe it. Do my best with all my heart all my soul and all my strength to obey it.




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