Preparing to Enter God's Presence
1 Peter 1:15-16 (ESV)
but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy."
Hebrews 12:14 (NLT)
Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 4:2-5 (NLT/NIV)
For you remember what we taught you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. God's will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable – in lustful passion like the pagans who do not know God and his ways.
Psalm 24:1-2 (ESV)
The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.
Psalm 24:3 (ESV)
Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place?
Psalm 24:3 (MSG)
Who can climb Mount God? Who can scale the holy north-face?
Psalm 24:4 (KJV)
He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
1st Clean hands
2nd Pure heart
3rd Lack of preoccupation with self
Psalm 24:4 (KJV)
He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
Vanity: noun Å¡ van-i-ty, 1. The quality of people who have too much pride in their own appearance, abilities, achievements, etc. : quality of being vain. 2. A bathroom cabinet covered by a sink and a countertop.
4th Committed to truth
Psalm 24:4 (KJV)
He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
Psalm 24:5-6 (NLT)
They will receive the Lord's blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior. Such people may seek you and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob.
Psalm 24:6 (ESV)
Such is the generation of those who seek him...
Psalm 24:7-8 (NLT)
Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle.
Psalm 24:9-10 (NLT)
Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Who is the King of glory? The Lord of Heaven's Armies— he is the King of glory.
