Monday, May 19, 2025

Reflection - Psalm 15 - What Did You Say?

Source (book): "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Psalm 15, "What Did You Say?", Page 30.
By Mart DeHaan, Our Daily Bread Writer



Psalm 15
PHOTO: Psalm 15
Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary?
Who may live on your holy hill?

He whose walk is blameless,
and who does what is righteous,
who speaks the truth from his heart;
and has no slander on his tongue,
who does his neighbor no wrong,
and casts no slur on his fellowman;
who despises a vile man
but honors those who fear the Lord;
who keeps his oath,
even when it hurts,
and lends his money without usury;
and does not accept a bribe against the innocent.

He who does these things
will never be shaken.


What Did You Say?
At Santa Clara University in California, a researcher conducted a study of 1,500 business managers that revealed what workers value most in a supervisor. Employees said they respected a leader who shows competence, has the ability to inspire workers, and is skillful in providing direction.

But there was a fourth quality they admired even more -
integrity. Above all else, workers wanted a manager whose word was good, one who was known for his honesty, and one whom they could trust.

While this finding holds special significance for Christian managers, it also says something to everyone who claims to be a follower of Jesus. Integrity should characterize all believers, no matter what their position may be.

According to Psalm 15, truth is at the heart of every word and deed of a godly person. Since the God of the Bible always keeps His word, it follows that a godly person will be known as one who does what he says he will do.

We all need to be more careful about our integrity. Do those around us admire us for our honesty? Does the Lord see us faithfully doing what we said we would do - even when it hurts? (Psalm 15:4).
- Mart DeHaan
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Psalm 15
Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary?
Who may live on your holy hill?

He whose walk is blameless,
and who does what is righteous,
who speaks the truth from his heart;
and has no slander on his tongue,
who does his neighbor no wrong,
and casts no slur on his fellowman;
who despises a vile man
but honors those who fear the Lord;
who keeps his oath,
even when it hurts,
and lends his money without usury;
and does not accept a bribe against the innocent.

He who does these things
will never be shaken.


. . . . who despises a vile man
PHOTO: . . . . who despises a vile man
but honors those who fear the Lord;
who keeps his oath,
even when it hurts, . . .
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What Did You Say?
At Santa Clara University in California, a researcher conducted a study of 1,500 business managers that revealed what workers value most in a supervisor. Employees said they respected a leader who shows competence, has the ability to inspire workers, and is skillful in providing direction.


At Santa Clara University in California, a researcher conducted a study of 1,500 business managers that revealed what workers value most in a supervisor.
PHOTO: At Santa Clara University in California, a researcher conducted a study of 1,500 business managers that revealed what workers value most in a supervisor. Employees said they respected a leader who shows competence, has the ability to inspire workers, and is skillful in providing direction.
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But there was a fourth quality they admired even more -
integrity. Above all else, workers wanted a manager whose word was good, one who was known for his honesty, and one whom they could trust.


But there was a fourth quality they admired even more - integrity.
PHOTO: But there was a fourth quality they admired even more - integrity. Above all else, workers wanted a manager whose word was good, one who was known for his honesty, and one whom they could trust.
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While this finding holds special significance for Christian managers, it also says something to everyone who claims to be a follower of Jesus. Integrity should characterize all believers, no matter what their position may be.


While this finding holds special significance for Christian managers, it also says something to everyone who claims to be a follower of Jesus.
PHOTO: While this finding holds special significance for Christian managers, it also says something to everyone who claims to be a follower of Jesus. Integrity should characterize all believers, no matter what their position may be.
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According to Psalm 15, truth is at the heart of every word and deed of a godly person.
PHOTO: According to Psalm 15, truth is at the heart of every word and deed of a godly person. Since the God of the Bible always keeps His word, it follows that a godly person will be known as one who does what he says he will do.
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We all need to be more careful about our integrity. Do those around us admire us for our honesty? Does the Lord see us faithfully doing what we said we would do - even when it hurts? (Psalm 15:4).
- Mart DeHaan
 

Dear Lord
PHOTO: "Dear Lord, according to Psalm 15, truth is at the heart of every word and deed of a godly person. Since the God of the Bible always keeps His word, it follows that a godly person will be known as one who does what he says he will do.

We pray that we all need to be more careful about our integrity. May all those around us admire us for our honesty. May the Lord see us faithfully doing what we said we would do - even when it hurts.

Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
"
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Reference
[1] From "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Copyright @ 2009 by Discovery House Publishers, Psalm 15, "What Did You Say?", Page 30.

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