How does Revelation 14:5 connect with Psalm 15 regarding righteous living? Revelation 14:5—Spotless Speech and Blameless Living “And no lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.” (Revelation 14:5) • The 144,000 stand before the Lamb with absolute truthfulness. • “No lie” highlights moral purity in words. • “Blameless” points to a life consistently aligned with God’s standards. Psalm 15—God’s Portrait of One Who May Dwell with Him 1 “LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? 2 He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart…” (Psalm 15:1-2) Key traits listed: • Walks with integrity. • Practices righteousness. • Speaks truth; no slander (vv. 2-3). • Does no harm, keeps promises, rejects corruption (vv. 3-5). • “He who does these things will never be shaken.” (v. 5). Shared Themes of Integrity • Truthfulness – Revelation 14:5: “no lie.” – Psalm 15:2-3: “speaks the truth… no slander.” • Blamelessness / Integrity – Revelation 14:5: “they are blameless.” – Psalm 15:2: “walks with integrity.” • Fitness for God’s Presence – Revelation 14:1: the 144,000 stand with the Lamb on Zion. – Psalm 15:1: the righteous dwell on God’s “holy mountain.” • Separation from Corruption – Revelation 14:4: “These are the ones who have not been defiled…” – Psalm 15:4-5: refuses bribes, keeps vows, despises evil. Supporting Passages • Ephesians 4:25—“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully…” • James 1:26—Bridling the tongue proves genuine faith. • Philippians 2:15—“Blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked generation.” • 1 Peter 1:15-16—“Be holy in all you do.” • Matthew 5:8—“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Living It Out Today • Guard your tongue—replace exaggeration, gossip, and half-truths with honest, gracious words. • Cultivate integrity—let private conduct match public confession; keep promises even when costly. • Resist compromise—reject dishonest gain, unethical shortcuts, or alliances that cloud witness. • Pursue holiness—daily fellowship with Christ through Scripture and obedience fuels blameless living. Those who practice the truth-filled righteousness of Psalm 15 will share the blameless testimony of Revelation 14:5, standing confident and unshaken in the presence of the Lamb. |
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