THE CHARACTER OF THOSE WHO DWELL WITH THE LORD Psalms 15 12. 09 THE CHARACTER OF THOSE WHO DWELL WITH THE LORD Psalms 15 12.09.2018 Dr. Dane Boyles
A Two-Part Question 1 LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? (Ps 15:1)
A Two-Part Answer (15:2-5b) The Positively Phrased Characteristics 2 He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart. (Ps 15:2)
His lifestyle exhibits integrity. His deeds exhibit justice. His speed exhibits reliability.
Three Negatively Cast Characteristics 3 and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman, (Ps 15:3)
He does not tread over people with his tongue. He does not harm his fellow man. He does not dump reproach on family or friend.
The Positively Phrased Characteristics 4 who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the LORD, who keeps his oath even when it hurts, (Ps 15:4)
He views the reprobates as rejected. He respects the people of God. He holds himself accountable.
Three Negatively Cast Characteristics 4d even when it hurts, 5 who lends his money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent. (Ps 15:4d-5)
He is not fickle. He is not greedy. He cannot be bought.
A One-Part Guarantee 5c He who does these things will never be shaken. (Ps 15:5c)
THE CHARACTER OF THOSE WHO DWELL WITH THE LORD Psalms 15 12. 09 THE CHARACTER OF THOSE WHO DWELL WITH THE LORD Psalms 15 12.09.2018 Dr. Dane Boyles