Psalms 13-15, Acts 19:21-41 • Key Verse: Psalm 15:1
Two friends who minister in Asia have had special opportunities to meet visiting dignitaries. A
few years ago when Prince Charles was visiting the country, the wife received an invitation to a
reception. More recently it was the husbands turn when he was invited to a dinner given for
President Clinton.
Neither event was “open for the public.” Both required a special invitation and security
clearance, more so with the second than the first. There were other U.S. citizens in the country,
but the door was open only to certain ones.
David asked, “LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary?” While there were many, in Israel, he
realized that close fellowship with God was open only to certain ones. Having asked the
question, he then answered it. The rest of the psalm is a description of a godly person. Read the
psalm again and notice the following:
Their walk is blameless (v. 2).
The words are truthful (v. 2).
They respect and honor those who fear God (v. 4).
They keep their word (v. 4).
They help others with their money and do not accept bribes (v. 5).
The godly person is then described as being very stable, “never shaken” (v. 5).
Our salvation is not based on what we do. We are saved through faith in Jesus. But how we live
as a disciple does affect the closeness of our fellowship with God. The godly person enjoys the
closest fellowship and experiences a stability that God gives to those whose lives match the one
described in Psalm 15.
Do you exhibit the traits of a godly person? Ask God to help you evaluate your walk, your words,
whom you honor and your attitude toward money.
Woodrow Kroll & Tony Beckett
www.backtothebible.in