The Stable Man

Psalm 15 KJV Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. 4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. 5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

Here's the list of qualities of a person who cannot be moved. It's a tall order to live up to:

• walketh uprightly - Right Conduct
• worketh righteousness - Purposely Doing what is Right
• speaketh the truth in his heart - Honest
• backbiteth not with his tongue - Doesn't Slander
• nor doeth evil to his neighbour - Doesn't Harm Others
• nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. - Doesn't Speak Evil of Others
• In whose eyes a vile person is contemned - Doesn't Approve of Those Who Do Evil
• but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. - Does Approve of Those Who Love the Lord
• He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. - Lives Up to His Promises
• He that putteth not out his money to usury, - Doesn't Profit off Those Who Need Money
• nor taketh reward against the innocent. - Doesn't Take Advantage of the Innocent

Not to bypass this portion of scripture, but what does Psalm 16:8 say? Go ahead, look it up. If you don't have a Bible handy, press CTRL and T together - this gives you a new window. Search for "Psalm 16:8," King James will work well - I know the wording is right. Now, what does this verse tell us what is necessary for "being stable?"

How does Psalm 15 and Psalm 16:8 relate to each other? They both speak about "not being moved." How does the requirements from Psalm 15 relate to Psalm 16:8.

One clue and I'll let you have the Bible study: are the requirements in Psalm 15 possible without the actions in Psalm 16:8?