The document describes the traits of a righteous and godly leader according to Psalm 15. A righteous leader walks with integrity, does what is right, is honest and trustworthy, does not gossip or listen to gossip, does no harm to others, speaks out against wrong, honors others who walk in truth, keeps their word even when it costs them, is not greedy, takes no bribes against anyone, and is strong and stable. David uses Psalm 15 to demonstrate that predetermined values and ethics, not expediency, must drive leadership.

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David describes a righteous man who walks
in integrity and gains not only the respect of oth-
ers, but also an audience with God (ps. 15:1, 2)^
He demonstrates why predetermined values and
ethics, not expediency, must drive our leader-
ship. How does David picture a godly leader? The
leader. . .
E possesses integrity (v.2)
I does what is right (v. 2)
E is honest and trustworthy (v.2)
E does notgossip (v.3)
E does not listen to gossip (v. j)
r does no harm to others (v.3)
r speaks out against wrong (v.4)
r honors others who walk in truth (v.4)
E keeps their word even when it costs them
(v.4)
r isnt greedy to gain at the erpense of
others (v. 5)
I takes no bribes against anyone (v- 5)
! is strong and stable (v. 5)