Psalms 15:1-2 “1 O Lord, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? 2 He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart.”

THE GOOD OUTDOORS

This may sound like a silly title, but that is the first thing that popped in my head (and that can be dangerous, lol). The words “tent” and “hill” led my mind to being outdoors and enjoying the woods and nature.

Of course, that is not what the Psalmist is talking about here. They were used to people dwelling in tents. They would move from location to location depending on the season of the year and the availability of grass and water for their flocks. The Psalmist wants to only go where the Lord is, where the Lord’s provisions are.

Integrity, righteousness and truth are the three camping items he mentions. So, let me ask you a question. Is your camping gear packed with these three? Are you walking with integrity, working righteousness and speaking truth? Little ones are watching!

TEACHING MOMENT

Our children learn best by doing. It’s a proven fact. Telling them something is only retained a little. Watching someone do something gets a little better retention rate. But doing something really helps nail down the skill. Can you help them walk with integrity? Can you help them work righteousness? Can you help them speak truth? Yes, you can, but you have to be willing to do it yourself.

Have you ever heard a parent say, “Do as I say, not as I do”? This is NOT how we teach our children to camp with Jesus. We have to go camping with them. We have to pitch our tent where He dwells. In fact, we have to move right in the tent with Him.

Tell, show and do! That is the key to successful training of our children. They are watching and learning, whether we teach good skills or bad.