Psalms 15

Godly Character

Walk is blameless

This is the person that adheres to the Moral Law of the 10 Commandments.

3 “You shall have no other gods [b]before Me.

4 “You shall not make for yourself [c]an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth. 5 You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, 6 but showing lovingkindness to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.

7 “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not [d]leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.

8 “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath of the Lord your God; in it you shall not do any work, you or your son or your daughter, your male or your female servant or your cattle or your sojourner who [e]stays with you. 11 For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day and made it holy.

12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you.

13 “You shall not murder.

14 “You shall not commit adultery.

15 “You shall not steal.

16 “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

17 “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife or his male servant or his female servant or his ox or his donkey or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” Ex. 20:3-17

Most of the 10 commandments are things that we should not do like have false gods, kill, lie, be sexually immoral, covet, or steal. All of these are things that we shouldn’t do. A man who’s walk is blameless will not participate in these things

Works Righteousness

Not only does a person with Godly character abstain from sin, but they also participate good deeds.

Galatians 6:9 NASB95

Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.

Colossians 3:17 NASB95

Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

Hebrews 10:24 NASB95

and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds,

Titus 2:7–8 NASB95

in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.

When we do good deeds we are exhibiting Godly Character

Speaks Truth In His Heart

Not only does the man with Godly Character abstain from sin and do good deeds, but they also do so with a pure motive. When our actions are motivated by the fruits of the Spirit, we exhibit Godly Character

Galatians 5:22 NASB95

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Things to Avoid

Does not slander with his tongue

Slander- False and malicious talk about others. It not only harms those against whom it is directed, but also brings ruin to those who propagate it.

Martin H. Manser, Dictionary of Bible Themes: The Accessible and Comprehensive Tool for Topical Studies (London: Martin Manser, 2009).

A godly person does not seek to destroy other peoples reputation or character.

Does no evil to his neighbor

This means doing intentional harm to your neighbor. This could be physical, spiritually, emotional, or financially. When a person causes harm to their neighbor in any of these areas, they are exhibiting evil behavior.

Does not Take up reproach against His friend

To take up reproach means to dishonor. A Godly person never dishonors their friend. Even when they mess up. We can correct them but we must not dishonor them.

Godly Values

A reprobate is despised

A reprobate is someone who knowingly has no fear of God. God has no value in their life and they live according to their own desires with no regard for God or anyone else.

A Godly person despises this type of behavior and life. They also pray for this person and witness to them.

Honors those who Fear the Lord

A Godly person honors those who live according to the will of God. They respect them, learn form them, and honor them.

Swears to his own hurt and does not change

This is a person that sticks to his word even when it costs them.

Godly Spending

Does not put his money out at interest

This does not mean that you do not lend your money out to anyone without interest. Specifically a person that has the means to help someone out financially should not lend it to them with interest. If the Lord calls you to give then give. If the Lord asks you to lend it, then lend it but do not charge interest.

Does not take a bribe against the innocent

A person should not take a bribe at all.

A PERSON WHO DOES ALL THESE THINGS WILL NEVER BE SHAKEN!