Psalm 101 — David’s Standard of Conduct

Have you checked out the November Discovering Victory Podcast? You will be blessed to hear three brief meditations by the late Pastor Bill Raws. Check it out today!

Psalm 101 – David’s Standard of Conduct

Shortly after coming to America’s Keswick, the Board and I spent considerable time thinking and praying through the Core Values of America’s Keswick. It was a fun but helpful process to nail down the things that matter most to our ministry.

Core-Values

I want to suggest to you that King David did the same thing in this Psalm. He carves in stone 7 “I Will’s” that mattered most to him:

  1. I will be careful to live a blameless life – vs.2
  2. I will lead a life of integrity in my home – vs.2b
  3. I will refuse to look at anything vulgar – vs.3
  4. I will hate all crooked dealings; I will have nothing to do with them – vs. 3b
  5. I will reject perverse ideas and stay away from every evil – vs.4
  6. I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbor – vs.5a
  7. I will not endure conceit and pride – vs.5b
  8. I will keep a protective eye on the godly, so they may dwell in safety – vs.6

This is a list that would be a great one to put on a 3X5 card, on a screensaver, or even in your car. It’s a way to help hold as accountable in our walk. And speaking of accountability, maybe your accountability partner can ask you how you are doing with your list of “I Will’s!

David was a man after God’s heart – but my guess is that he wished when he walked out on the terrace that fateful night he had remembered his list!!!
Don’t drop your guard! Keep this list close to your heart!

Running the race with joy,

Bill Welte
President/CEO

Daily Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 1-3; Jude

Quote of the day: Whatever you give your attention to …. you also give power to. Choose wisely what u will focus on today. – Priscilla Shirer

Verse to Memorize: But the path of the righteous is like the light of the dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until the full day. The way of the wicked is like a deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble. Proverbs 4:18-19 ESV

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