Introduction
1. "Obedient faith is the costume you need to dress today to visit God or to live in his presence" ( captures the attention )
2. Maybe you have wanted to go somewhere that has not been invited. There are places to which the input gets a quality or characteristic of the guest. However, there are other places that you do not pay to enter once but to live there. It's called rent. ( suggests the theme )
3. How would you feel about the opportunity to visit a king or a president in his palace just to make friends and spend some time with him? Perhaps some would study the history of the country and ruler to carry on an intelligent conversation, others are so nervous they would be paralyzed unable to prepare, others around you might think would be in what I'm going to wear? Do you long to be in the presence of God? Is it important for you your company? ( Show relevance)
4. There was a man who longed to be with his king and wrote a poem about it. This man was David. The pastor became a national hero and king anointed by God to the people of Israel. ( Transition text)
5. is of Psalm 15 a short psalm which is a question and answer. The book of Psalms consists of 150 poems Hebrews which could put them or brought to an music. Interestingly, the editors placed Psalms to S almo 15 immediately after S almo 14 that highlights the folly of corrupt man. (Historical Context ). The lesson we learn from Psalm 15 is that:
IC Communion with God requires a character in full in the man
Purpose: Apply the presence of God in very practical situations of life
First we see that (Transition)
I. Communion with God requires individual initiative, v.1
A . David longs to participate in the worship of God v.1a.
This is not a psalm which is already believed pious or saint. Is for the man who recognized his desire to be with God is willing to be obedient in order to be near him.
David directed his question to God himself, says "Lord." David takes the initiative to seek God - where God is. At the time of David, the tabernacle and Mount Sinai and Sion were symbols of the very presence of God among his people.
B . David longs to dwell in the presence of God v.1b
Not only has he come to visit. Overflows with longing when you use words such as "dwell" and "dwell" suggesting the idea of \u200b\u200broom accommodations. "Those who dwell," is to ask: Can God received in his holy dwelling as a new host who surely would give privileges commonly associated with oriental hospitality?
The closeness with God is not only a result of a personal initiative (Transition)
II. Communion with God everyday demands integrity, v. 2
A. "The man of integrity" is the first and largest condition
To be in communion with God. This means that the character of this person is real. Without fault, blameless, complete and solid. The "walk" is used in scripture to that which marks the pattern of our behavior.
B. "and do justice" activities must be according to divine standards.
justice begins in the heart of man when he admits his dependence on God and the need to be just as God is. But this justice always translate into respect for others.
C. "And speaketh truth in his heart" this is the third virtue of man and woman.
This person has the truth in his heart, or who loves the truth. His first thought in every circumstance is that everything is accurate and fair, the truth lives in your heart and mind. You and I live in a society where "white lies", according to the belief people have no God.
Communion with God is not only a result of daily integrity ( Transition )
III. Communion with God requires a daily practice v.3-5
A. "He who does not slander with his tongue," his words are restricted, is strict with himself, not slander, it is not scandal, v.3 As the truth already in your heart as the verse 2, it costs to refrain from slander.
"Nor does evil to his friend" the neighbor as we can be any other person, your neighbor, your friend, your relative. It's the kind of person he knows better implement the concept of love I've heard "love is to seek the highest good of another."
"Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor." Not suitable for gossip. Neither the states nor the listener. It is interesting here is not used again neighbor, but the word for neighbor.
B. "In whose eyes a vile person is despised, but he honors those who fear the Lord." V. 4
This person agrees with God. A person is a person empty vile, depraved, bad. Their actions and my life are support.
This man also has a special feature: loyalty. It is true to his word. Do not seek excuses for not complying with the above.
C. "Whoever did not give his money to usury." Usurer The word literally means "take a bite." V.5
Lev.25: 36 ; Dt.23: 20 and Ex. 22:25 regulate lend money with interest a fellow Jew was prohibited. The charity can not go hand in hand with removing this gain. Jew's brother pays no interest. Today, we pay to get someone out of trouble. What do other banks.
Conclusion
As mentioned above, this psalm has a very simple structure. A question and answer. The question is: "Lord I want to fellowship with you, what I need to have it?" And God responds with very practical principles he wants to become part of our daily lives. Communion with God requires a full character in our daily walk. ( Review )
Where is God on Monday? God, on Monday, is in our obedience. In our life there are no tickets or passes, or entertainment, only the continuous integrity feature that lets you live permanently in the presence of God. Do you try to be a righteous person? In your business, your compassion, your word, in the secrecy of your life? Crave the presence of God? ( Relevance and Application )
God has shown you are ready to live continuously in his presence. Brother, Are you ready to introduce yourself to your God to leave the Church? Do you long to have fellowship with Him forever? This is the time to decide in your heart today, tomorrow and every day, segurirás in his presence. ( close )
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