God's Unshakable Promise

O Lord, who may abide in your tent?

Who may dwell on your holy hill?

Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right,

and speak the truth from their heart;

Those who do these things shall never be moved.

(Psalm 15)

Traditionally in the Methodist Church, Conformation Class’ purpose is renewing one’s baptism covenant.

That makes the Apostles’ Creed the best curriculum for Confirmation Class.

I would begin the class asking a question such as, “Do You Believe in God?”

 The youth respond saying, “I believe in God the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.” as our discussion for that day.

At the conclusion of the classes, the youth would stand before the congregation, say the vows and confirm their baptism a I responded, “Remember your baptism and be thankful.”

Psalm 15, is an affirmation of faith concerning walking in God’s way.

When the question is asked,

O Lord, who may abide in your tent?

  Who may dwell on your holy hill?

The answer begins in the next verse, “Those who walk blamelessly” which refers to a way of life.

“Walking blamelessly” is essentially talking about all of one’s behaviors and actions: all the areas of how one lives.

“Blamelessly” is about doing the right thing; living with integrity in all areas of human life, including civil, criminal, political, religious, moral, ritual, and familial issues.

People walking blamelessly know words matter, so they don’t use slander or say falsehoods, which disgrace others.

People walking blamelessly don’t exploit others to their own advantage by making a profit from other’s poverty.

Who may abide? Who may dwell?

Those who do these things.

“Being moved” in the Old Testament refers to security and protection by God as one “walks blamelessly”

The affirmation of Psalm 15 says that whatever it costs to “walk blamelessly”, God's unshakable promise is to uphold and protects you.