READING PSALM 15 ON JULY 3

Reading Psalm 15 reveals a clear picture of the kind of person who can dwell in God’s presence: one who lives truthfully, treats others without contempt, discerns good from evil, keeps commitments, and refuses financial corruption. The psalm’s moral vision is not merely individual but communal, insisting that who we honor and associate with reflects our integrity. Applied to the present moment, it becomes a sharp critique of movements that celebrate deceit, contempt, and greed—showing how such choices lead communities away from the presence of God.