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Who Will Dwell In Heaven?
Read Psalm 15
Here we have the author David beginning the Psalm by asking all of us a most vital question. This question affects everyone who has and is and will live on this Earth. Read verse 1. The question is “Who may abide in your tabernacle?” Some versions say sanctuary or tent. It also asks “Who may dwell in your Holy hill?” The question in plain terms is who can live with you God in Heaven?
David then answers the question by telling us the type of person who will be allowed the privilege and honor of dwelling in God’s tabernacle. The answer given here can also be found throughout the Bible as man continues to search to find out how to live with God eternally.
Read Psalm 15:2-5
Who shall live with God in Heaven?
- Those that walk uprightly (blameless)
- Those that do what is righteous
- Those that speak the truth from their heart
Read Micah 6:8
Notice these four words used in the description of the person who will live with God in Heaven. (blameless, righteous, truth and heart). These characteristics are our life long pursuit.
Now notice in Psalm 15:3-5 how this person treats God and his neighbors on his way to Heaven.
- No slander in their tongue
- No mistreatment of their neighbor
- Does good to their friends
- Honor God and those that fear God
- Keep their promises
- Lend their money to others
- Takes no bribes
This type of life is stated plainly by Jesus.
Read Matthew 5:43
If and only if you strive to do these things, then, by God’s grace and mercy, you shall abide in God’s tabernacle. You shall live eternally with God. The answer to David’s original question in Psalm 15:1 is easily summed up in Mark 12:28-31.
Read Mark 12:28-31
May we all make the right choices in life so we can abide in God’s tabernacle; His Holy Hill.
