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The Worthy Worshipper: Question & Answer

This text from Psalm 15 delves into who can properly worship God, both on earth and in heaven. It outlines the characteristics of a worthy worshipper, emphasizing the importance of meeting the Lord's requirements for acceptable worship. The text explores eleven demands for godly conduct, speech, care, values, integrity, and possessions. It concludes with the affirmation that those who abide by these standards will remain steadfast. The message conveys that true worship transcends mere rituals and physical spaces, focusing on personal qualities such as righteousness, truthfulness, kindness, and charity.

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The Worthy Worshipper: Question & Answer

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  1. Psalm 15The Worthy Worshipper

  2. Question & Answer • The question speaks to who can properly worship God, now and in heaven: the worthy worshipper • The question implies that some who worship are not acceptable; they must first meet the Lord’s requirements, conditions, demands

  3. Question & Answer The question asks about who and holy; holiness is required The question is answered by inspiration; the psalmist lists eleven demands

  4. Godly Conduct He lives by the standard of right 1. Blameless, not guilty: “He that walks uprightly…” – Gal. 2:14; Tit. 2:11 2. Active, not lazy: “He that … works righteousness” – Psa. 119:172; Mt. 6:33; Rom. 1:16-17; Acts 10:35

  5. Godly Speech He speaks by the standard of truth 3. Honest, not hypocritical: “And speaks truth in his heart” – Eph. 4:25; Col. 3:9; Rev. 21:8 4. Kind, not hurtful: “He that slanders not with his tongue” – Prov. 26:20-22; Rom. 1:30; 2 Cor. 12:20

  6. Godly Care He cares for others by the standard of love 5. Good, not troubling: “Nor does evil to his friend” – Mt. 7:12; Rom. 12:17; 13:10; 3 Jn. 11 6. Respectful, not accusatory: “Nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor” – Rom. 13:9-10

  7. Godly Values He follows the standard of purity 7. Pure, not worldly: “In whose eyes a reprobate is despised” – Psa. 1:1-2; Rom. 12:9; Eph. 5:11 8. Supportive, not weak: “Who honors them that fear Jehovah” – Psa. 119:63

  8. Godly Integrity He lives by the standard of character 9. Convicted, not unfaithful: “He that swears to his own hurt, and changes not” – Num. 30:2; Mt. 5:37; Jas. 5:12

  9. Godly Possessions He lives by the standard of charity 10. Fair, not taking advantage: “He that puts not out his money to interest” (for the Jews, Ex. 22:25; Lev. 25:35-37) 11. Just, not crooked: “Nor takes reward (bribe) against the innocent” – Mt. 26:15

  10. The Worthy Worshipper • Conclusion: “He that does these things shall never be moved” – 2 Pet. 1:9-11 • Doing these things is critical (Mt. 7:21; Jas. 1:25) • Are you a worthy worshipper? It’s not the place (building) or the practice alone (5 acts), but the person

  11. The Worthy Worshipper • Be right • Be honest • Be loving • Be pure • Be trustworthy • Be charitable

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