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Psalm 15 The Worthy Worshipper. 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. Question & Answer.
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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
Question & Answer The question asks about who and holy; holiness is required The question is answered by inspiration; the psalmist lists eleven demands
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Worthy Worshipper • Be right • Be honest • Be loving • Be pure • Be trustworthy • Be charitable