Day 155
Scripture
Observation
Only a fool would say there is no God (14). But for those who acknowledge God's existence and seek to serve him with a whole heart, there are benefits and blessings that the world knows nothing about: hope in times of anxiety (13), God's abiding presence (15), protection from the wicked (17), strength in time of peril (18), and best of all, the promise of eternal life (16).
Application
What are the responsibilities of a citizen of America? (Answer: to protect, defend and abide by the Constitution of the United States.)
What are the responsibilities of a citizen of heaven? (Answer: to protect, defend, and abide by the Word of God.)
Psalm 15 resembles a miniature form the Christian's Constitution, for in it you will find the demands incumbent upon those who would call heaven their home. It provides a conduct manual to guide you into activities consistent with your citizenship.
There are eleven parts to the psalmist's answer, and they touch on virtually every area of daily life; integrity in your speech and conduct (v. 2), use of your tongue (v. 3) attitude toward sin and worship (v. 4), faithfulness in keeping your promises (v. 4), use of money (v. 5). In short, your fellowship with God is vitally affected by your followship of the precepts contained in his word. Both are essential if you are to have a heart for God.
Now bring the psalm down to where you live and work. Every time you encounter an "anyone who …" in Psalm 15 substitute the words "Do I …?" Let the mirror of God's Word reflect back to you an accurate picture of your conduct as a citizen of heaven... and show you where an activity or attitude needs to come under God's control.
What are the responsibilities of a citizen of heaven? (Answer: to protect, defend, and abide by the Word of God.)
Psalm 15 resembles a miniature form the Christian's Constitution, for in it you will find the demands incumbent upon those who would call heaven their home. It provides a conduct manual to guide you into activities consistent with your citizenship.
There are eleven parts to the psalmist's answer, and they touch on virtually every area of daily life; integrity in your speech and conduct (v. 2), use of your tongue (v. 3) attitude toward sin and worship (v. 4), faithfulness in keeping your promises (v. 4), use of money (v. 5). In short, your fellowship with God is vitally affected by your followship of the precepts contained in his word. Both are essential if you are to have a heart for God.
Now bring the psalm down to where you live and work. Every time you encounter an "anyone who …" in Psalm 15 substitute the words "Do I …?" Let the mirror of God's Word reflect back to you an accurate picture of your conduct as a citizen of heaven... and show you where an activity or attitude needs to come under God's control.
Prayer
God Almighty, we claim your promises in your Word as our own today. We know that if you give yourself to us in promises, we must give ourselves to you in duties. We fall short but we keep on trying; we want to obey your Word and live a righteous life for the ultimate—the promise of eternal life. Thank you that you always keep your promises. In Jesus name. Amen!
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