who does not put out his money at interest and does not take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.
God made His covenant with Abraham on one condition: that he live holy and upright. Many crowd the temple speaking the same religion outwardly, but hypocrites gain nothing by self-delusion. God remains Himself, faithful and unchanging; He acknowledges none as His people but those who pursue justice and uprightness throughout their whole life.
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Commenting on Psalm 15:1-5
Usury is hateful to God and man: the rich grinding the poor with intolerable rates will find their gold and silver cankered. Bribery in any form is loathsome; Christ instead of taking reward against the innocent died for the guilty. He that does these things shall never be moved, fixed and firm as Zion itself, neither death nor judgment shall remove him from his place.
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Who shall dwell in God's tabernacle? Not by name alone, nor by Abraham's blood, but by what your heart and life actually are. Birth and blood entitle no one; God Himself must set the terms and tell who are truly His. This is the greatest privilege and distinguishing favor, ask yourself daily what you must be to obtain it.
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Commenting on Psalm 15:1-5