Lord, who can dwell in Your tent? Who can live on Your holy mountain? (Ps. 15:1)(HCSB) This short psalm goes on to answer these two questions by briefly describing a godly person through how they live their life. By what they do and by what they don't do. I strive each and every day to be a godly man and to live my life accordingly. Sometimes I fall short of the mark, but through the power of the Holy Spirit I'm endeavoring to become more like Jesus.
Psalm 4:3 states that the Lord has set apart the godly for Himself. He has set us apart so that we will live differently than the ungodly world around us, seeking to honor God by pursuing godliness in all we do.
What kind of life should we live?
2 Peter 3:11--You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. (NIV)
Is godliness worth it?1 Timothy 4:8--For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. (NIV)
Do I have anything to gain?I Timothy 6:6--But godliness with contentment is great gain. (NIV)
What should I pursue in my life?1 Timothy 6:11--But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (NIV)
Let's take a look back at Psalm 15 to see some practical examples of how we can pursue godliness. According to verses 2-5, the godly person is one who:
- v.2>lives honestly, practices righteousness and acknowledges the truth in his heart
- v.3>does not slander with his tongue, who does not harm his friend or discredit his neighbor
- v.4>who despises the one rejected by the Lord, but honors those who fear the Lord, who keeps his word whatever the cost
- v.5>who does not lend his money at interest or take a bribe against the innocent
So let's take this picture of a godly person that King David has painted for us here in Psalm 15 and put it to good use as a guideline for godly living in our pursuit of godliness!
Singing His Praises!
Joey C.