
S – Lord, who can dwell in your tent? Who can live on your holy mountain?
2 The one who lives blamelessly, practices righteousness, and acknowledges the truth in his heart—
Psalms 15:1–2 CSB
O – Commentary:
The question is concerned with who was eligible to be a “guest” of the Lord and live in the place where His presence rested. It was a spiritual question: who can draw near to God and worship in His dwelling place?
B. The answer: The righteous may abide (15:2–5)
15:2a–b. The question in verse 1 is answered in summary fashion first (v.2a–b) with two descriptions, and then delineated (vv. 2c–5) with an additional eight. The acceptable person is one whose walk is (a) blameless. Also his actions are (b) righteous. The metaphor of the “walk” is used throughout the Bible for one’s pattern of life and conduct (cf. 1:1). “Blameless” (tāmîm) means complete, sincere, or perfect. A blameless person lives in obedience to God and maintains a life of integrity.
His activities are in harmony with God’s standards, that is, they are righteous.
“Psalms,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures
A – God desires a relationship with us. So much that he doesn’t require perfection. Gratefully, He looks at our hearts as we grow in the attributes of forgiveness for sins, righteousness and knowing Christ.
R – Heavenly Father, there are many days I do not measure up to Your Word. I am grateful for Christ’s blood that takes away my sins. I am growing in these attributes. I invite your Holy Spirit to lead me in all areas of my life today.