Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Psalm 101:2b

... I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; ...

This Psalm may have been used for coronation ceremonies, and, in total, is a king pledging to rule justly.

It tells us, while walking to Jerusalem is a good thing, we can also walk with integrity in our own house [which, at the time, meant more than just the physical structure, but included family and all which the person influenced]. If we fixate on the walk to Jerusalem, it becomes an idol. The important things upon which to fixate are loyalty, justice, study, faithfulness, and combating evil.

... whoever walks in the way that is blameless shall minister to me ...

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