Who May Dwell With God

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Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3 (NIV)

LORD, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart; whose tongue utters no slander, who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others;

Devotion:

Psalm 15:1-3 asks a timeless question: “LORD, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain?” In other words, who is worthy to live in a close relationship with God, to experience His presence intimately and walk with Him daily? The psalmist gives a clear answer—not by listing rituals or outward performances, but by pointing to the character of a person’s heart and actions.

The one who may dwell with God is “the one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart.” This is not a call to flawless perfection, but to integrity. To be blameless is to seek consistency between what we believe, what we say, and how we live. The righteous person actively pursues justice and goodness, even when it’s inconvenient. They are honest, not only in their speech but in their innermost thoughts and motives. Truth flows from their heart, shaping their interactions with others.

The passage then gets practical: “whose tongue utters no slander, who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others.” Our words are powerful. They can build up or tear down, heal or harm. The person who can draw near to God resists the urge to gossip, criticize, or tear others down. They refuse to participate in conversations that damage reputations or sow division. Instead, they use their words to encourage, restore, and promote peace.

Further, this person actively avoids wrongdoing toward their neighbor. They don’t exploit, deceive, or harm those around them. They honor the dignity of others because they see each person as made in the image of God. Their lives are marked by respect, kindness, and justice—not just in grand gestures, but in everyday interactions.

Psalm 15 reminds us that intimacy with God is not reserved for those who appear religious or perform religious duties; it’s for those who pursue God’s heart in how they live and treat others. Today, let’s ask God to examine our hearts and strengthen our desire to walk blamelessly, act with righteousness, and speak truth from within. When we do, we reflect His character to a watching world and are drawn ever deeper into His presence.

Prayer:

Lord, may we long to dwell in your house. Please help us to be people of integrity who seek to follow your ways. Forgive us when we fail you, but look with your unfailing love upon us. Keep us under your care and strengthen us through your word. May we always be found to be walking in your ways and spreading the good news of your son Jesus wherever we go. Amen. 

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