Psalms 15

David asked the same question

“Tent” - a simple dwelling

“Holy Hill” - Zion/Jerusalem

Christians seek a New Jerusalem (Hebrews 13:13-14)

Those who qualify

Scripture lays out conditions (I Corinthians 9:24-27)

“Walk blamelessly” (Psalms 15:2)

The blood of Christ makes one blameless, but one must still walk blamelessly (I Thessalonians 5:22).

“Speaks truth in his heart” (Psalms 15:2)

The Lord considers man’s heart as well as his actions. (Genesis 6:5)

We must test our hearts (Jeremiah 17:9-10)

“Does not slander” (Psalms 15:3)

We must filter our speech. (Ephesians 4:15)

If we do not control our speech, we are hypocrites. (James 3:9-12)

“Takes no reproach against a friend” (Psalms 15:3)

We must patiently and objectively seek the truth (I Timothy 5:19-20)

“Despises the vile and honors the reverent” (Psalms 15:4)

We cannot afford to relax convictions. (Ephesians 5:6-12)

We must save the lost, exercising caution. (Jude 1:22-23)

We must honor our brethren. (Acts 28:10)

“Swears to his own hurt and does not change” (Psalms 15:4)

Keeping our word can hurt sometimes. (Matthew 5:37)

The exception comes when we discover our involvement is morally wrong. (Matthew 14:6-12)

“Charges no interest, and takes no bribe.” (Psalms 15:5)

We must give of our means without expecting anything in return. (Luke 14:12-14)

Take a bribe to pervert justice will prevent us from dwelling with God.

“He who does these things will never stumble.” (Psalms 15:5)

Only in persevering can we hope to well with God. (II Peter 1:5-11)