Please read Exodus chapter 40

The Lord now commanded Moses to erect the tabernacle. This was to be done on the first day of the first month. Then He informed Moses where the furniture was to be placed, how the curtain of the court was to be hung, and that everything was to be anointed with the holy oil. Moses was also told again of the clothing and anointing of Aaron and his sons (vv. 1-616). Seventeen times GOD said, "And thou shalt," specifying in each case what Moses was to do.

The second section of this chapter records Moses' obedience to GOD, and the fact that on the first day of the first month in the second year out of Egypt the tabernacle was erected. As Jehovah GOD was very specific in telling Moses what to do, so Moses was very careful to follow the directives of GOD. Note again the repetition of the statement, "As the LORD commanded Moses" (vv. 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 32). This indicates the carefulness with which Moses worked.

The third section of the chapter begins with these words, "Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle" (v. 34). This was GOD's answer to man's obedience; for apart from this, filling the tabernacle and its service would have been of no value. Moses was not able to enter the building while the cloud remained on it and the glory of GOD filled it. It was too holy a place even for him. But when the cloud lifted and moved Israel was to follow it, and when it stopped the Israelites were to set up camp (vv. 36-37). The life of the nation of Israel was to be controlled by this pillar of cloud by day and of fire by night, for it would indicate the presence of GOD with His people. It meant approval, protection, and guidance.

This scene foreshadowed the coming of the HOLY SPIRIT to the Church at Pentecost and of His constant presence in the believer. Obedience to Him causes the work of GOD to prosper and the glory of GOD is manifest. He will enable and guide us. But when He is resisted, the work of GOD stops and nothing is accomplished for GOD. "Nothing is worthwhile if the glory of GOD is missing. Everything is fruitful where that glory is found."

Please read Exodus 39

Out of the cloth which had been woven by the skilled women the garments for Aaron were made (v. 1). The making of the ephod is described (vv. 2-5); the setting of the precious stones on the shoulders (vv. 6-7); the breastplate with its twelve jewels set in four rows of three jewels each, and the gold chains for the binding of the breastplate to the ephod (vv. 8-21); the robe of the ephod (vv. 22-26); the coats for Aaron and his sons (vv. 27-29); and the mitre with its gold plate on which was engraved "HOLINESS TO THE LORD" (vv. 30-31). Thus was finished the work of the tabernacle and the garments of the priests of GOD had commanded Moses (vv. 32-43).

One statement which is of great significance is used nine times in this chapter. At the close of each section describing the making of the garments are the words, "As the LORD commanded Moses" (vv. 1, 5, 7, 21, 26, 29, 31, 42, 43). GOD's work must be done in GOD's way. This truth is so self-evident it would seem needless to stress it. Yet men invariably try to improve upon GOD's plan, but this cannot be done. "As for God, his way is perfect" (Psalm 18:30). There can be no improvement on perfection. Nothing relating to GOD and His work is left to the scheming and ingenuity of mortal man. But the SPIRIT of GOD has come to use man as His tool and instrument. In His Word GOD has recorded His will, and it is man's responsibility to know the Bible to become furnished completely unto every good work (II Timothy 3:17).

"And Moses did look upon all the work, and, behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them" (v. 43). Moses was pleased with their work; and as GOD's representative, he gave them GOD's blessing. GOD's workmen today receive GOD's blessing when they accomplish His work in the power of His SPIRIT. JESUS prayed: "I glorified thee on the earth, having accomplished the work which thou gavest me to do" (John 17:4). And on the cross He said, "It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost" (John 19:30). May each of us be able to say this also.

Please read Exodus chapters 37 and 38

The first piece of furniture Bezaleel made was the ark covered with the mercy seat (vv. 1-6). Then he made the golden cherubim and placed them with their wings outspread at either side of the ark so they faced each other and covered the mercy seat. Little information is given in the Scripture about these angelic beings, but one is led to conclude that they are the special servants of the holiness of GOD. They were first seen in the Garden of Eden after the fall of Adam and Eve: "So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life" (Genesis 3:24). Here they are seen bending over and gazing upon the mercy seat. Someone has suggested these guardians of divine holiness are considering the mystery of divine mercy, that in the exercise of mercy GOD does not violate His holiness. Could Peter have reference to this when he wrote of the sufferings of CHRIST and the glory that should follow, "which things angles desire to look into" (I Peter 1:12)?

Bezaleel next made the table for the shewbread (vv. 10-16); then the candlestick (vv. 17-24), the altar of incense, and the holy anointing oil and incense (vv. 25-29). This completed the tabernacle and its furniture, and everything had been made according to GOD's plan.

Moving to the court, Bezaleel made the altar of burnt offering (38:1-7), the laver of brass (v. 8); then the fence enclosing the court (vv. 9-20). An account was rendered of the amount of gold, silver, and brass used. The value has been estimated at approximately $32,000.

The impression is gained from reading these chapters that Bezaleel and Aholiab with their helpers worked with speed and diligence. But haste did not make them careless, nor did they let indifference make them lazy. They worked as unto the Lord and did everything for His glory. This is the spirit that pleases GOD and is always the motivating force when the worker is in right relation to GOD. Paul expressed this when he wrote, "Whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God" (I Corinthians 10:31). When the child of GOD remembers that his Saviour and Lord is the JUDGE and REWARDER of his works, he will do all in the name of CHRIST as unto CHRIST: "And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. . . . And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ" (Colossians 3:17, 23).

Please read Exodus chapter 36

Bezaleel and Aholiab needed many helpers, and so GOD gave them wise-hearted men "in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one who heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it" (v. 2). Moses called the assembly together and gave them the materials the people had brought. They had given so willingly that soon there was more than enough material and the people were restrained from giving (v. 6). This is the result of those motivated by GOD. People with a stirred-up spirit and a willing heart provided everything necessary for the construction of the tabernacle and the clothing for the priests. No thought of the gift being a sacrifice or an obligation entered their minds, and soon everything needed had been provided.

The wise-hearted men made the tabernacle with its ten curtains, the coverings of goats' hair, rams' skins, and sealskins, the boards with their sockets and the connecting bars, and the veil which was to separate the holy place from the most holy place (vv. 8-38). Everything was made according to the plan GOD had given Moses. There was not attempt to introduce any scheme of men.

Why does not this spirit grip GOD's people today? GOD's work would then prosper and the gospel would go forth in power with the blessing of GOD upon it. Could it be there are too many of the kind described by JESUS in His parable of the sower and the seed? "But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful" (Matthew 13:20-22). Tribulation, persecution, stumbling, cares of the world, deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, with the result -- no fruit. What a tragedy! "But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty" (Matthew 13:23). What a blessing!

Please read Exodus chapter 35

GOD has provided a system of worship for His people and in it there was nothing trivial or unimportant. But He needed the human instrument to complete His plans, and He found such an instrument in Moses. The patience of GOD is wonderfully revealed in His attitude toward Moses as He developed him into a great leader. This ability has been seen in his pleading with GOD for his people after their apostasy in worshiping the golden calf. But GOD also needed men who would provide the earthly material for the tabernacle, skilled workmen to construct the building, and skilled women to do spinning and weaving. After the severe chastisement of the Israelites GOD renewed His covenant with them and they were eager to do His will. Gathering the people together Moses told them about the material that was needed and the work that had to be done (vv. 1-19).

The people departed with great eagerness to bring the needed material and to do the work. There was no murmuring now, but sincere devotion to GOD and a desire to do His will. Two things are noted: "And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing" (v. 21) -- the stirring of the heart and the willing spirit, the desire and the will to fulfill the desire. These two attitudes are absolutely necessary in one who would work for GOD. When gifts are brought with a willing spirit out of a stirred--up heart, they are a delight to GOD (vv. 20-29). Paul wrote: "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them" (Ephesians 2:10). These good works performed in this spirit glorify GOD.

Moses then told the people of the appointment of Bezaleel to supervise the work. He was GOD's man filled with the SPIRIT of GOD, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship. He had the ability to teach others how this important work was to be done. To assist him GOD had called Aholiab, who was prepared by GOD (vv. 30-35).

Prepared men for a prepared work! This has always been GOD's way for accomplishing His work. May we be willing, ready, and prepared to do His will.

Please read Exodus chapter 34

When Moses had restored Israel's covenant fellowship through his intercession: "And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest" (Exodus 33:14), he was directed by GOD to cut two stones like the ones he had broken, and the next morning he was to meet GOD in the mount. GOD said that He would again write the words that had been on the former tablets. On the morrow Moses went alone to the mount and GOD revealed Himself saying, "And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth generation" (vv. 6-7). God does not leave sin unpunished. In justice He visits the sins of the fathers upon the children: "Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me" (Exodus 20:5), but His grace and mercy and long-suffering are far greater.

Moses bowed in worship and replied, "And Moses made haste, and bowed his head toward the earth, and worshipped. And he said, If now I have found grace in thy sight, O Lord, let my Lord, I pray thee, go among us; for it is a stiffnecked people; and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for thine inheritance" (Exodus 34:8-9). Moses was a true mediator.

GOD then told Moses He would make a covenant and do unprecedented marvels in the whole nation. Thus Israel would be distinguished as His own people before all the nations of the earth (v. 10). GOD would drive the heathen out of their promised land. But they were to avoid heathen idolatry and to keep GOD's law (vv. 11-26).

For forty days and nights Moses was in the mount so engrossed by GOD 's presence and His words of instruction that he neither ate nor drank (vv. 27-28). When he returned to the people he did not realize that his face shone with the glory of GOD. This was so terrifying to Aaron and the people that they feared to come near him. But Moses called to them and they came back to hear GOD's commandments. When he was done speaking he put a veil on his face (v. 33) so that the people would not see the glory fade away: "But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away. . . . And not as Moses, which put a veil over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished" (II Corinthians 3:7, 13). A great and nonfading glory is ours under grace which has replaced the law: "For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious" (II Corinthians 3:9-11).

Please read Exodus Chapter 33

The people had fallen into grievous sin by deliberately breaking the second commandment in trying to make a likeness of GOD. The anger of GOD was stirred against them and He threatened to consume them. Speaking to Moses, He referred to them as "thy people, that thou broughtest up out of Egypt" (Exodus 32:7). But Moses pleaded in reply, "Why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, that thou hast brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand?" (Exodus 32:11). GOD had disowned them and refused to recognize them, but Moses interceded for them.

the Lord then commanded Moses to continue to lead the Israelites on at His direction. He would send an angel before them, but He would not go up in the midst of them, for they were a stiffnecked people (v. 3). His righteous anger against them was great and He humbled them before Him (vv. 4-6). Moses took his own tent and pitched it without the camp to show his great displeasure with the people, and everyone who sought his counsel had to go with the camp (v. 7). When Moses went into the tent, the pillar of cloud descended and GOD spoke with Moses face to face. The people witnessed this and worshiped, every man at his tent door (vv. 8-11).

Moses opened his heart to GOD as he cried, "And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight. Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, show me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people" (vv. 12-13). To this plea GOD replied, "And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence" (vv. 14-15). Moses knew it would be better for them to perish in the wilderness than to attempt to possess the land without GOD's presence.

Moses was now emboldened to pray, "Show me . . . thy glory" for he desired to see something surpassing all the former revelations of the glory of the Lord (16:7, 10; 24:16-17). GOD granted this request and fortified him for the days ahead: "And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name. And he said, I beseech thee, show me thy glory. And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live. And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock: And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by: And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen" (vv. 17-23).

Please read Exodus 32:1-35

For a number of studies our attention has been directed to the experience of Moses with GOD on the mount and the instruction he received there, but now it is directed to the children of Israel who had been left behind in the valley. We last saw them standing in awe as they watched Moses depart into the sacred mount, for "the appearance of the glory of the LORD was like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel" (Exodus 24:17). One would think that the terror and splendor of that scene would sustain them during Moses' absence and that they would never defect. But such was not the case.

When Moses did not return immediately and the days became weeks, the people concluded something had happened to him. So they came to Aaron and demanded that he make them a god (vs. 1) Asking the people for their gold, Aaron cast it into the fire and made a golden calf. He said, "This is thy god" (v. 4), and the people gave themselves to worship and revelry. This was the people who a few weeks before had shouted, "All that the LORD hath spoken we will do" (Exodus 19:8); this was the nation which had been delivered from Egypt by the mighty hand of GOD, and had been preserved thus far in their wilderness journey.

the Lord told Moses of the apostasy of the people, and threatened to blot them out and raise up a great nation through him. Only by the pleading of Moses was GOD's wrath averted (vv. 9-14). Coming down from the mount with the two tablets of the law and into the camp, Moses threw the tablets to the ground and broke them, as a sign that Israel had broken the covenant. He then ground the calf to powder, flung it upon the water and made the Israelites drink it (vv. 15-20). He called for Aaron and demanded an explanation, and received the lame reply that much to Aaron's surprise the calf had come of itself out of the fire (vv. 21-24). Judgment was partially executed through the sons of Levi (vv. 25-29). The next day Moses confessed the sins of Israel, and would have taken their curse for them. Later, CHRIST as GOD's man did bear the curse for us: "Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree" (Galatians 3:13).

Having given detailed instruction to Moses as to the construction of the tabernacle and its furniture, and as to the priests and their garments, GOD now tells Moses that He has prepared two men to supervise this work. He was not leaving this important task to men of great natural ability and knowledge, although it seems on the surface that such men would have been capable of following the directions and plans given by GOD. But His work is never to be carried out by natural men of skill and ability; it can only be done by those who are prepared and equipped by Him. The first man GOD chose was Bezaleel of the tribe of Judah. GOD had filled him with His SPIRIT, who would give him wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and great ability in all manner of workmanship. He was to be the chief supervisor. To assist him was Aholiab of the tribe of Dan. As many helpers would be needed, GOD assured Moses that wisdom and ability would be given to all those who would assist (vv. 1-6).

This is very instructive, for it is the pattern in which GOD's work is to be carried on today. Natural ability, even of the converted man, in not sufficient for GOD's work, and when an attempt is made in the arm of flesh, failure always results. GOD's work can be successful only as the HOLY SPIRIT is allowed to do the work, using the child of GOD as His workman.

Moses' forty days in the mountain alone with GOD was ending. GOD again gave instruction on the observance of the sabbath and its importance in Israel's life, "that ye might know that I am the LORD who sanctifieth you" (v. 13). The sabbath (seventh day) was set apart as a sign between GOD and His people Israel. Keeping it was a sign of submission to GOD. Breaking it was punished by death.

Moses then received the two tablets of stone upon which GOD had written the Ten Commandments (v. 18), and he started down the mountain. During those days he had received instructions which would make Israel a mighty nation for GOD.

EXODUS 30:22-33

The sacred anointing oil was made of olive oil into which myrrh, cinnamon, calumus, and cassia were to be mixed. These spices gave fragrance to the oil used in anointing the tent of meeting, the furniture, and the priests. GOD issued a warning that no one was to compound this oil for his own use, and it was not to be put on a stranger. The penalty for violation was that of being cut off from Israel's fellowship and worship.

Oil is symbolic of the HOLY SPIRIT. The tabernacle and its furniture needed to be anointed before it could be used in GOD's service, and the priests with their garments needed to be anointed before they could serve. In this is taught the necessity of the anointing ministry of the HOLY SPIRIT and of His absolute control if GOD is to be served aright by His children. Only upon GOD's own people does the HOLY SPIRIT and of His absolute control if GOD is to be served aright by His children. Only upon GOD's own people does they HOLY SPIRIT come. JESUS said the world could not receive the SPIRIT: "Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you" (John 14:17), but that when the SPIRIT came to the disciples He would convict the world of sin, of the need of righteousness, and of judgment (John 16:7-11). At Pentecost the HOLY SPIRIT came to establish a new relationship with the child of GOD -- to live within him forever: "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever" (John 14:16).

The HOLY SPIRIT will not cooperate with anyone who is rejecting JESUS CHRIST, for He has come to bear witness of CHRIST: "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. . . . But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning. . . . He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall show it unto you" (John 14:26; 15:26-27; 16:14-15). Neither is He a supernatural power to be used for a person's glory and personal advancement. Simon the sorcerer saw the great work of the SPIRIT in the ministry of Philip in the city of Samaria. Although the Bible states Simon believed and was baptized, he eagerly requested the apostles to give him this power and offered them money saying, "But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me" (Acts 8:9-14).

GOD's work must be in the control of GOD's Spirit, for He will not share His glory with another: "I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images" (Isaiah 42:8).

EXODUS 30:17-21

"And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Thou shalt also make a laver of brass, and his foot also of brass, to wash withal: and thou shalt put it between the tabernacle of the congregation and the altar, and thou shalt put water therein. For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat: When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they shall wash with water, that they die not; or when they come near to the altar to minister, to burn offering made by fire unto the LORD: So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his seed throughout their generations"

The Laver was a basin of brass made from the woman's mirrors: "And he made the laver of brass, and the foot of it of brass, of the lookingglasses of the women assembling, which assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation" (Exodus 38:8). It was to be placed between the tabernacle and the altar of burnt offering. Aaron and his sons were to wash their hands and feet here before they ministered at the altar and sacrificed upon it. This command was to be obeyed under penalty of death.

The daily defilement of the hands and feet of the priests had to be washed away if they were to serve acceptably before the Lord in the tabernacle. This cleansing they were to perform; it was their responsibility. At the time of consecration they had been washed all over, but now they were to wash these members of their bodies. Hands are for service and feet speak of the walk of the child of GOD. He has been cleansed completely by the blood of CHRIST: "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers" (1 Peter 1:18), and his sins have been forgiven: "Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses" (Acts 13:38-39); but now he must avail himself of the daily cleansing which is so necessary for fellowship.

The laver typifies the Bible. As one looks into the Word of GOD he sees himself as he really is. He who looks but does not heed is likened by James to the man who gazes at himself in a mirror and then promptly forgets what manner of man he is. This person is not wise, said James. But he who looks into GOD's perfect law and continues therein is blessed of GOD (James 1:19-25). The Christian is kept clean by the washing of the Word: "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word" (Ephesians 5:25-26). The psalmist wrote, "Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word" (Psalm 119:9). The Bible is the critic of the thoughts and intents of the heart: "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart" (Ephesians 4:12). The application of the Word to the heart and life by the HOLY SPIRIT will purify the service and make the walk acceptable to GOD. The psalmist wrote, "Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto falsehood, and hath not sworn deceitfully" (Psalm 24:2-3). Clean hands and clean feet are possible only through application of GOD's Word.