Who May Approach?

In my Bible study lesson yesterday I was directed to Psalm 24:1. Turned there, read it, answered the question, done. As I frequently do in these situations, I read the surrounding text. I didn't need to in this case because the answer was obvious and straight forward but I did so anyway.

And now I have a rich treasure on which to meditate.

Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. ~ Psalm 24:3-4

This is a reminder that without the sacrifice of Christ, the answer to the question is "no one". Not one of us has a pure heart or clean hands.