Introduction
Psalm 15: This short psalm may have been used in a ceremony as worshipers entered the Temple. It give requirements for admission to the Temple, structured as a question (verse 1) and response (verses 2–5), and encourages the people to remain obedient.
Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 15:1–2a GNT
LORD, who may enter your Temple? Who may worship on Zion, your sacred hill? Those who obey God in everything and always do what is right.
Read
15 Lord, who may enter your Temple?
Who may worship on Zion, your sacred hill?
2 Those who obey God in everything
and always do what is right,
whose words are true and sincere,
3 and who do not slander others.
They do no wrong to their friends
nor spread rumors about their neighbors.
4 They despise those whom God rejects,
but honor those who obey the Lord.
They always do what they promise,
no matter how much it may cost.
5 They make loans without charging interest
and cannot be bribed to testify against the innocent.
Whoever does these things will always be secure.
Reflect
Reread verses 2–5. What does it look like to depend on God? What behaviors must be avoided?
Pray
Dear God, help me to obey you and always do what is right. Keep me close to you and keep my heart pure. May my words and actions today be pleasing in your sight. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Psalm 33: A song of praise.
