Who Can Have Close Fellowship with God?

Psalms 15

vs 1: Who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall abide in the holy hill?

Since Solomon’s temple had not been built yet, where is the holy hill?
The holy hill ends up to be where Ornan’s threshing floor was.
David sinned when he numbered his army. David wanted to give a sin offering to God, but the tabernacle
was in Gibeon, and the Ark of the Covenant was in Jerusalem. Since these two items were separated, David didn’t know where to go to do his sacrifice.

David bought Ornan’s threshing floor to do his sacrifice at. This is the same hill that Abraham went to
sacrifice Isaac back in Genesis, and also this is Calvary’s hill where Jesus was crucified.

vs. 2-5: What do we do to have fellowship and a close relationship with God?
walk uprightly - this is your manner of living
work righteousness - do things Christ-like
speak truth in your heart - your heart is where your desires lie. Your desires will show outwardly without
words.
No backbiting, do not do evil towards neighbors
Despise vile people, honor those that fear God
Keep your promises
Do not take advantage of those that need money. Give loans without interest
Do not take bribes against innocent people

If you do these things you will never be moved from the fellowship of God.