Dwelling in the Holy Hill, Psalm 15

By, Apostle John Eckhardt, www.impactnetwork.net

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Psalm 15:1-5
Lord, who shall ABIDE in thy TABERNACLE? who shall DWELL in thy HOLY HILL? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

The word abide (sojourn) and tabernacle suggest a temporary stay, but the word dwell and holy hill (as in the city of Zion) suggest permanence. This is a CITIZEN OF ZION, THE KINGDOM, GOD'S HOLY HILL. This is the place we come through the New Covenant (Heb.12:22-23).

Tabernacle
This word means tent, and throughout the Old Testament it is the word that referred to God's dwelling place, where he had recorded his name, and where he promised to meet and to bless the people.

These are the characteristics of a CITIZEN of Zion, the KINGDOM.

He walketh uprightly.

He worketh righteousness.

He speaketh truth in his heart.

He does not slander.

He does not do evil to others.

He does not take up a reproach against a neighbor.

He despises the reprobate.

He honors God's people.

He honor's solemn promises.

He does not put his money out for interest.

He will not accept a bribe to wrong the innocent.

This is the exact OPPOSITE of Christ's description of the SCRIBES and PHARISEES. They were greedy, slanderous, evil, unrighteous and reprobate. They would never abide in Zion, the KINGDOM, the HOLY HILL.

This Psalm was a direct REBUKE to them and their HYPOCRISY. They were in earthly Jerusalem, but could never approach Zion, Heavenly Jerusalem.

This is KINGDOM CHARACTER. It is more than saying "Lord, Lord" This is the nature and character of a BORN AGAIN BELIEVER.

God has called us to DWELL IN HIS HOLY HILL.

This is different from attending CHURCH SERVICES. There are many who attend CHURCH SERVICES, but do not abide in ZION, GOD'S HOLY HILL.

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