Pam's Perambulation

² Only those who obey God
    and do as they should.
They speak the truth
³     and don’t spread gossip;
    they treat others fairly
    and don’t say cruel things.

⁴ They hate worthless people,
    but show respect for all
    who worship the Lord.
And they keep their promises,
    no matter what the cost.
⁵ They lend their money
    without charging interest,
    and they don’t take bribes
    to hurt the innocent.

Those who do these things
    will always stand firm.

Worshipping God and doing justice are intrinsically bound together.  To worship God is to search and work for justice.

This Psalm asks some tough questions of those of us who would claim to worship God…