Abstract:
This article is an examination of the theological foundation that lies at the core of the
expression of Israelite piety; that is, the foundational and defining characteristic reflexes
in Israelite religious experience of human access to Yahweh. The article is rightfully
anchored on the premise that individuals and communities have the privilege of access
to Yahweh. However, Psalm 15 presents certain ethical preconditions of continuous
experience of access and intimacy with Yahweh. These ethical preconditions constitute
Israel’s practice of pilgrimage with Yahweh, a practice that witness to the passionately
penetrating symbolism of the requirements of a consistency of life direction. Psalm 15
insists that those who approach Yahweh for divine help or worship may do so having
their internal and external condition in harmony with Yahweh. They must do so from
hearts and lives of integrity. This article thus focuses on the context, content and
concludes by reflecting on the ethical implications of Psalm 15 for both individual and
corporate experience of worship.
