The Citizen Of Zion

Song: We're Marching To Zion

Scripture: Psalm 15

I didn’t make first string in baseball. I didn’t make first string in football. I was cut during the first round of tryouts for basketball. I wasn’t selected for Boy’s State. I didn’t make Phi Theta Kappa in college. There have been many circles in which I desired to have a place, but either lacked the talent or the credentials to be a part.

The hill of Zion is not so exclusive. The tent of Jehovah is not closed to the ungifted. The city of God has room for people of all sorts who seek to excel in the pursuit of righteousness. What is required?

The right walk. The citizen of Zion “walks with integrity.” He is not a pretender. He is not a fake. He is what he appears to be. He is a follower of righteousness in the public and private sector.

The right talk. He does not lie to himself; he does not justify his wrongs but “speaks the truth in his heart.” Envy or vengeance or bribery will not lead him to slay with his tongue and slander his neighbor.

The right look. He does not envy the unrighteous. He does not covet the wicked. He looks with admiration on those who fear the Lord regardless of their station or lack thereof.

The right regard. The inhabitant of God’s holy hill does not abuse his power. He does not take advantage of the poor. He will not succumb to political tactics or partyism.

I think I can fit in here. These are my kind of people. And what’s more, “He who does these things will never be shaken.” I like this place.

Jason Moore