What a question! I love to read through the Psalms and be amazed at the conversations, the arguments, the praise, and the questions that David has for God. Psalm 15 is full of answers to his question, " Lord, who may worship in your sanctuary, who may enter your presence on your holy hill?"
Answers:
1. Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. vs. 2
2. Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends. vs.3
3. Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the Lord, and keep their promises even when it hurts. vs.4
4. Those who lend money without charging interest, and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent. vs.5
My translation of this passage is that David is asking God, "who will know you intimately?" Those of us who Obey. Obey in the small things. Obey no matter what the cost. Those who "know God" will obey out of respect for God and to be obedient ~ not for selfish gain. Think about this. Do you "use" God or do you want to "know" Him?
There is a promise for us in the last part of vs. 5, "He who does these things will never be shaken." I certainly saved the best for last! Thank you God.
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