Psalms 14 and 15 - Keeping Promises

1 ....Godless fools say in their hearts,
“There is no God.”
They are corrupt.
They do disgusting things.
There is no one who does good things.
2 The Lord looks down from heaven on Adam's descendants
to see if there is anyone who acts wisely,
if there is anyone who seeks help from God.
3 Everyone has turned away.
Together they have become rotten to the core.
No one, not even one person, does good things.
Psalms 14:1-3 (GW)

1 O Lord, who may stay in your tent?
Who may live on your holy mountain?
Psalms 15:1 (GW)

4 The one who makes a promise and does not break it,
even though he is hurt by it.
Psalms 15:4 (GW)

Reflection of B:

When we read the above verses, we may think that they are sweeping statements and ask how the Psalmist can say "No one, not even one person, does good things". However, if we honestly search our hearts and ask ourselves, we know that no matter how good we think we are, there will be times that we sin. According to the Bible, sinning is coming short of the glory (standard) of God.

23 Because all people have sinned, they have fallen short of God's glory. Romans 3:23 (GW)

It's an encouragement to know that when we keep our promises, even though it hurts us, God is pleased and we shall have His presence with us.


Dear Lord,
I am a sinner, saved by grace, through the blood of Christ. I am still imperfect and need You to transform me from glory to glory till I am perfect when You come again. There is nothing I can boast, except in Christ Jesus.
Thank You for helping me keep my promises, even though at times they hurt me. For this is Your desire that we be like You who never fail in Your promises.
Thank You in Your wonderful name. Amen.