February 4, 2026

WHO SHALL BE IN GOD’S PRESENCE?

Psalms 14 LXX (15)

A psalm by David.
O Lord, who shall dwell in Your tabernacle?
Who shall live in Your holy mountain?
He who walks blamelessly, and works righteousness,
And speaks truth in his heart,
Who does not deceive with his tongue,
Neither does evil to his neighbor;
And does not find fault with those nearest him.
He disdains those who do evil in his presence,
But he holds in honor those who fear the Lord;
He swears an oath to his neighbor and does not set it aside.
He does not lend his money at interest,
And he does not take a bribe against the innocent.
He who does these things shall never be shaken.

Personal Challenge

David both asks, and answers, the question of all ages. Who shall live in the presence of God? The answer is clear and is rephrased by Jesus in His parable of the last judgment. So, who? Those who walk blamelessly, or above reproach. Those whose works are righteous in the eyes of God irregardless of what others desire. Those who speak truth from their heart, for that which comes from the mouth is an indication of the state of ones heart. Those who do not have deceitful tongues. Those who do no evil to their neighbor or finds fault with those near to him on her. Those who disdain evil in their presence but hold honor towards those who fear the Lord. Those who do not break their oaths with others or takes advantage of those that they lend to. These who do not take bribes against the innocent. These words stand as an indictment against so many in our society today who proclaim to be Christians and yet do not do the works of Christ. Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!