In a world chattering with competing values, the scriptures provide clear-sighted guidance for those who want to live a meaningful life.

David, for instance, lists several traits of the righteous person. The first area revolves around the use of words. He informs us that the one whose walk is blameless speaks the truth; their tongue utters no slander; they cast no slur on others; and they keep an oath even when it hurts.

A second characteristic involves finances. The honorable person lends money to the poor without interest and does not accept a bribe against the innocent.

Words and money. Not much cuts closer to the bone.

Learning to control my tongue, and not let money control me, leads to life secure in the Lord. Indeed, David promises whoever does these things will never be shaken.

Solid practices to fold into my day by day.

Psalm 15 in reading the Bible in 2023

Photo by Dave Goudreau