To Never Be Shaken
Psalm 15 NIV
LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman, who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the Lord, who keeps his oath even when it hurts, who lends his money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
We live in an evil world. When David wrote this Psalm, the world was evil. From the moment Adam and Eve took the first bite of that forbidden fruit, the world has been evil. Sadly, most of us tend to forget that fact, and too often think that the best way to live our lives is to take our guidance from the world. It's a lot easier to watch TV, read the newspaper and best-selling novels, go to the movies and talk to our friends and co-workers than it is to study the Bible. It's much simpler to take our cues from the world - and multiple TV talk shows - on how to live, how to handle relationships, how to vote, how to work - than it is to seek what God would have us do.
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But God wants us each to live righteous lives. He wants us to follow His Word and obey His commandments. By living according to His Word we are being obedient. By being obedient we are showing our love and gratitude to Him. Our reward is seen in the last verse of this Psalm - we will never be shaken. If we are living in a close, intimate, personal relationship with Jesus. no matter what the world throws at us. no matter what our circumstances. no matter how bad things get. we will never be shaken. We will be able to stand firm in the hope of His eternal love.
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