1-19-07 Psalms 15: 1, 3

Psalms 15: 1, 3 (KJ21)
(A Psalm of David.)
LORD, who shall abide in Thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in Thy holy hill?...he that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor, nor spreadeth a reproach against his neighbor.

Psalms 15: 1, 3 (NAS)
(A Psalm of David.)
O LORD, who may abide in Thy tent? Who may dwell on Thy holy hill?... He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend;

Psalms 15: 1, 3 (NIVUS)
(A psalm of David.)
LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill?...and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman

Psalms 15: 1, 3 (NLT)
(A psalm of David.)
Who may worship in your sanctuary, LORD? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?...Those who refuse to slander others or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends.

Every home and family has house rules, codes of conduct that the family members observe. Likewise in God's house, there are commandments that Adonai expects you to obey. Most of these guidelines apply to how you treat other people.

One thing that the Lord Jehovah does not allow in His house is backbiting among His children. Slander and tale-bearing should not be something in which you participate. When you do this, you become like a person with a broken foot; your walk is painful and slow. Your tongue becomes like a flaming fire, seeking someone to burn. Backbiting not only does harm to another, but it also hurts you as well. Your evil speaking and accusations put you in league with your enemy and drives wedges in your relationships.

You should never do things that cause sorrow to your friends, associates, and neighbors. Such evil and wicked actions can break another in pieces, making them feel good for nothing. Instead of reproof and reproach, you should extend kindness and mercy to those in your life. You should always treat others with the courtesy of an equal. Make it your aim to never shame another human being, for each one has been created in the image of God.

As you do all of these things, you will be abiding in the tabernacle of god, dwelling with Him on His holy hill.