Who May Dwell 5

May 17, 2026    Pastor James Wheeler

Psalm 15 doesn’t just describe outward religion—it reveals the kind of people who truly dwell near the presence of God.


In this message, we unpack what it means to honor righteousness, reject compromise, keep our word even when it costs us, and refuse the subtle “bribes” that pull us away from truth and integrity.

Biblical holiness is not hatred toward people—it is refusing to celebrate what God is trying to redeem people from. We are called to love people deeply while rejecting the darkness that enslaves them.


This sermon confronts:

• Honoring those who fear the Lord

• The power and weight of keeping your word

• Stability that comes through integrity

• Mercy, justice, and biblical stewardship

• Refusing compromise for personal gain

• Becoming people who cannot be shaken


“We are called to love people without loving or esteeming the darkness that enslaves them.”

“To the degree that you can give your word, and keep your word is the degree you will experience stability over the long haul.”


“The enemy will offer instant satisfaction in exchange for your compromised integrity.”


As this Psalm 15 series concludes, this is ultimately a call to surrender—to become people whose lives reflect the heart, truth, holiness, and integrity of Jesus Christ both publicly and privately.