Psalm 15/Full

Authorship

This Psalm was authored by David.

Outline

(This began as Wendland's Expository Outline, but may be adapted.)

I. The questions. (1)

A. Who shall abide in Thy tabernacle?

B. Who shall dwell in Thy holy hill?

II. The answer (2-5). He who corrects these areas:

A. Testimony:

1. Walk: Walks uprightly.

2. Work: Works righteousness.

3. Word: Speaks the truth in his heart.

B. Tongue:

1. Accountability: Does not backbite.

2. Actions: Does not do evil to his neighbor.

3. Attitude: Does not take up a reproach against his neighbor.

C. Thinking:

1. Values: Looks with contempt upon vileness.

2. Morals: Honors those who fear the Lord.

3. Commitment: Honors his word, even when what he promised causes hurt to himself.

D. Treasures:

1. Giving: Does not charge interest for loans to those in need of the household of faith. See Exodus 22:25 and Leviticus 25:35-7.

This does not mean you cannot earn interest in banks or business matters or charge interest to those who are not needy believers. See Proverbs 28:8 and Leviticus 23:20.

2. Receiving: Does not take a reward against the innocent.

III. The assurance: He that does these things shall never be moved. (5)