Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Psalm 15
by: Michaella Osborn.
What does it take to be near to God? That is essentially what the psalmist was asking here. And the answer? To walk blamelessly and do what is just. People who act in the way described in the passage will dwell on God’s holy hill and will not be moved. This psalm acts not just as a description of those who will be close to God, but also as a way for us to reflect on our own actions. Who has never slandered with his tongue or done evil to a neighbor? Thankfully our own wickedness is covered over by the justice of Christ and though we cannot act justly with our own power, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit, who only acts justly.