Monday, November 9, 2009

Description of a true believer

 

General description of a true believer - He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous  (Psalm 15)

How do you do that? What does that mean?

Tell the truth

Do not insult others

Do not do evil to your neighbor

Do not disgrace your friends

Stay away from wicked people

Fear the Lord

Keep your word no matter what

Does not charge interest on a loan

Does not take a bribe against the innocent

 

That’s a lot to think about.

Try this –

Do the right thing for the right reasons – all the time.

Treat others the way they deserve to be treated – all the time.

Be consistent with your behavior.

 

Psalm 15 “ 1. Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill?

2.He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart

3.and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman,

4.who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the Lord, who keeps his oath even when it hurts,

5.who lends his money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.”

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