Psalms Chapter 15 [RVIC]

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Description of a Citizen of Zion.
A Psalm of David.
1 Jehovah, who shall sojourn in thy tent?
Who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
Who shall abide – It is not enough to consecrate ourselves, for the consecration will avail nothing if we prove unfaithful to it, except to rise in judgment against us. R2154:5

The one ultimate standard of admission to blessedness in the future is character. R800:5*

It is one thing to get in; another to stay in. R4240:5*

In thy tabernacle – Wherever there are one or more loyal, consecrated hearts, there is a dwelling place of God. R2080:3*

Especially the glorious temple of God, which shall be the dwelling place of the saints throughout eternity. R2080:5*

In thy holy hill – The Kingdom of God. D628


2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness,
And speaketh truth in his heart;
Walketh uprightly – Implies the strictest integrity in our dealings, both with God and with our fellowmen. R4808:5

The measure of our acceptableness is only to the extent that we earnestly strive to attain actually to the standard of perfection. R1295:6


3 He that slandereth not with his tongue,
Nor doeth evil to his friend,
Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor;
Taketh up a reproach – A violation of the law of love. We will not be against our brother unless he acknowledges the wrong. Love will cover a multitude of sins. R4240:5*

4 In whose eyes a reprobate is despised,
But who honoreth them that fear Jehovah;
He sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not;
Is contemned – He who sympathizes with the evildoer whom God condemns is partaker of his evil deeds. R764:5

Sweareth – Makes a solemn covenant to present himself a living sacrifice to God. R2080:6*

And changeth not – Carries out his part of the agreement faithfully even though the covenant be unfavorable to him. R3108:2, R4808:5

One cannot, by subsequently changing his mind, be released from the obligations of consecration vows. R2080:6*

Having made a covenant, do not ignore its solemn obligations. R2080:6*


5 He that putteth not out his money to interest,
Nor taketh reward against the innocent.
He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
To usury – Taking unjust advantage of the necessities of others. R2155:1, R4808:5, R1994:6

The word "usury" is now always used to indicate oppressive interest. Formerly its meaning was, simply, interest. R1995:1

We do not understand the taking of reasonable interest to be usury. R1994:5

If the party using the money is making something out of it, it is not usury. R1994:6

Never be moved – Such a one is a virtuous man, a man of fortified or strong character. R2155:1, R4808:6


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