Monday, October 21, 2013

Who May Dwell on Your Holy Hill

O Lord, who may abide in Your tent?
Who may dwell on Your holy hill?
 He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness,
And speaks truth in his heart.
 He does not slander with his tongue,
Nor does evil to his neighbor,
Nor takes up a reproach against his friend;
 In whose eyes a reprobate is despised,
But who honors those who fear the Lord;
He swears to his own hurt and does not change;
 He does not put out his money at interest,
Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent.
 He who does these things will never be shaken
Psalm 15

Who can dwell with God? The person who meets these requirements. When you read the list, it may seem impossible. This is a difficult list! How can we ever live up to it. The answer is, we cannot. Only when God lives in us and empowers us can we do it in His strength. A person who lives out these requirements will be unusual. They will stand out. They will truly be someone who point people to the amazing power of God.

Lord, help me to be this kind of person. Help me to be a person of integrity, transparency and truth. Help me to stand by my word even when it hurts. Help me not to take advantage of other people, but to be generous to them. Help me to do all these things for Your glory.

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