Psa 15:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : This person values others by their character, not by their wealth or status. They do not respect evil people, no matter how important they seem. In his eyes a vile person is contemned . They agree with God’s judgment about the wicked (Isaiah 32:6 ). But they honor those who fear the Lord , even if they are poor or unknown. True believers love and respect other believers, desire their friendship, and help them when they can (Psalm 52:6 ). v. 6 : The citizen of Zion keeps promises, even when it is difficult. If they make a promise or an oath, they do not change it, even if it means they lose something. He swears to his own hurt and does not change . This shows a strong conscience and respect for truth (Psalm 15:4 ). v. 7 : They do not use unjust ways to gain wealth. They do not lend money with high interest to hurt the poor, nor do they take bribes to harm the innocent. They give freely and do not take advantage of others (Psalm 15:5 ). v. 8 : The psalm ends by stating that the person who lives like this is secure. He who does these things shall never be moved (Psalm 125:1 ). Like Mount Zion, they are safe and cannot be shaken. God’s grace will keep them strong until they reach heaven. This psalm encourages us to live by these standards, so we can enjoy God’s presence now and forever.

‏ Psalms 15:5

v. 5: This person values others by their character, not by their wealth or status. They do not respect evil people, no matter how important they seem. In his eyes a vile person is contemned. They agree with God’s judgment about the wicked (Isaiah 32:6 ^a). But they honor those who fear the Lord, even if they are poor or unknown. True believers love and respect other believers, desire their friendship, and help them when they can (Psalm 52:6 ^b).

v. 6: The citizen of Zion keeps promises, even when it is difficult. If they make a promise or an oath, they do not change it, even if it means they lose something. He swears to his own hurt and does not change. This shows a strong conscience and respect for truth (Psalm 15:4 ^c).

v. 7: They do not use unjust ways to gain wealth. They do not lend money with high interest to hurt the poor, nor do they take bribes to harm the innocent. They give freely and do not take advantage of others (Psalm 15:5 ^d).

v. 8: The psalm ends by stating that the person who lives like this is secure. He who does these things shall never be moved (Psalm 125:1 ^e). Like Mount Zion, they are safe and cannot be shaken. God’s grace will keep them strong until they reach heaven. This psalm encourages us to live by these standards, so we can enjoy God’s presence now and forever.