- Who dwells in God's Temple? (Psalm 15)
The one who lives with integrity
Words are backed up with action. His lips speak only of truth, thoughts are only of truth, and heart harbors the truth. Public and private life are consistent. He knows what is right and does it. (v.2)
The one who loves his neighbor
He does not tear down others and does not seek to destroy another's testimony. He does whatever it takes not to cause others inconvenience and avoids conflict. (v.3)
He does not condone sin, but he loves the sinner enough to help him overcome. (v.4)
He does not take advantage of the weak. He does not exploit others. (v.5)
The one who keeps his commitment
He keeps his promises, even when it hurts. He does not forget the vows that he made in the good times and fulfills them even in the bad times. He does what he says, regardless of the circumstance. (v.4)
Am I a temple-dweller? According to the things required of a temple-dweller, will I have a place in God's kingdom? If the size of God's room in your heart determined the size of your eternal heavenly dwelling place, how big will that room be?
BENEFITS OF BEING A TEMPLE-DWELLER (Psalm 27):
You behold the beauty of God's presence.
You enjoy unrestricted access to God.
You have safety in the day of trouble.
You are free to worship the Lord there!
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