10. Who May Dwell on the Holy Mountain? (Psalm 15 Explained)

What actually creates a peaceful life?In this teaching on Psalm 15, John Ortberg explores the ancient biblical vision of an “unshakable” life — a life rooted in goodness, grace, truth, and the presence of God.Psalm 15 asks:“Who may dwell on your holy mountain?”The answer turns out to be both beautiful and deeply challenging.Along the way, John reflects on:Why peace is more than a feelingThe connection between character and stabilityGossip, envy, greed, ego, and emotional formationPositive psychology and virtueWhat kind of people we become through daily choicesWhy “the good life is with God”This episode is practical, thoughtful, convicting, and hopeful all at once.Scriptures:Psalm 15Matthew 6:33Luke 23:39–43#Psalm15 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Peace #Character #BibleStudy #Psalms #formation 🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Introduction & The Mountain of Peace00:42 Why Most People Misunderstand Peace01:21 “Who May Dwell on Your Holy Mountain?”01:50 Do We Actually Want Life With God?02:11 The “Sin Room” Illustration03:01 The Other Gods We Run After03:41 The Question Psalm 15 Answers03:48 “The One Whose Walk Is Blameless…”04:38 Positive Psychology & Human Flourishing05:21 Speaking the Truth From the Heart06:09 Slander, Gossip & the Spiritual Life06:28 Who Is My Neighbor?07:32 Who Do You Admire?08:34 Commitments, Oaths & Faithfulness09:15 Generosity & Stewardship09:46 “Whoever Does These Things Will Never Be Shaken”10:17 Peace, Praise & Character Formation11:05 What If TSA Tested Character?11:21 Grace, Failure & the Thief on the Cross11:52 The Invitation to the Holy Mountain