Psalm 15:2-5   
In conclusion
  “Whoever does these things will never be shaken.” It’s a bit humbling to read these words and discover that the key to a powerful Christian life is not so much about amazing encounters with the Holy Spirit as it is about faithful, moral obedience to God’s will! Let’s just review the list one more time. 
God says I will never be shaken if my walk is blameless, if no one can point the finger of blame at me and say, “Call yourself a Christian!” My thoughts and actions are to be holy and right before the Lord. If I am never to be shaken, God’s truth will be in my heart and on my lips. I will pursue truth, and love truth, and so will never speak ill of others or gossip about them. I will be a man who loves all people and cares for them, and will never say anything that could be used against them. 
Never being shaken means that I will love God so much that anyone who hates Him, ignores Him, blasphemes Him or belittles Him, who lives by evil practices and is driven by lust and greed and self-interest will be despised in my eyes. I will highly esteem those who esteem the Lord and I will always keep my word, whatever it costs. If someone needs money and asks for a loan, I will not charge interest or use any means to make a profit.  Finally, if I am to be secure and established on the Lord my rock, I will never take a bribe that may bring harm to others. “Whoever does these things will never be shaken.”

Lord help me to walk upright before You, to love Your truth and to live by it. Thank You for those special moments when You have revealed Yourself in power to me, for they inspire me to walk in Your ways and to be obedient to Your commands. May my life be a shining example of obedience and love for others, so that they will worship You also. Father I believe that such a walk will bring us closer and that I may approach Your holy mountain at the summit of my journey of faith. Give me courage and endurance to keep climbing for I long to be near You. Hallelujah! 

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