Lesson 11
Psalm 15

3He who does not backbite with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor does he take up a reproach against his friend; 4In whose eyes a vile person is despised, But he honors those who fear the LORD; He who swears to his own hurt and does not change; 5He who does not put out his money at usury, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.

Keeping commitments means standing firm when challenged. It means only committing to what you intend to do. It means sacrifice. It doesn't mean stupidly following through to violation of values and principles and ethics. Be reasonable. This commitment to stand to promises stands in the context of living a principled life.

ACT!

Examine this principle: Honor those that fear the Lord. Is it based on the scripture? Does it hold true to life in all circumstances? Does it build you up when you live by it? Does it need changed?

PRAY!

Father build into me an honor of others that fear You. Show me how to act that out. Help me to make good commitments and keep them even when they hurt and cost me.

copyright 2000, Philip A. Larson

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