Built on the Rock That Does Not Crumble
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Central Idea: True spiritual stability is found only by hearing and obeying the words of Christ. A life built on anything else—no matter how impressive—will ultimately collapse under the storms of life and judgment.
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
DICHOTOMY OF THE 2 BUILDERS
DICHOTOMY OF THE 2 BUILDERS
1. Both Heard the Same Word
1. Both Heard the Same Word
The parable begins with an acknowledgment that both men are in the proximity of Christ's teaching. They have access to the truth.
In the Church, we are all exposed to the New Testament pattern, the plan of salvation, and the moral commands of Christ. Hearing alone is insufficient.
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
We have access to God’s Word online, store, hotel, Library, etc.
2. Both Built a House on a Foundation they Chose
2. Both Built a House on a Foundation they Chose
A. WISE MAN
A. WISE MAN
What made him wise
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
B. FOOLISH MAN
B. FOOLISH MAN
What made him foolish
And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit.
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good.
3. Both Experience the Storm
3. Both Experience the Storm
The wise builder is not exempt from the storms: rain, floods, and winds (trials, tribulations, persecution, judgment).
Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
The foolish builder may have had a beautiful house, but it was built on convenience—a quick, easy, shallow foundation (the 'sand' of human tradition, convenience, or mere intellectual agreement).
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
4. Both Experienced the Consequences of Their Chose
4. Both Experienced the Consequences of Their Chose
For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
However, the solid foundation of God stands firm, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “Everyone who names the name of the Lord must abstain from unrighteousness.”
and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure.
And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
CONCLUSION
The storm is coming for everyone. The only question is, what will you be standing on when it hits?
The moment to shift foundations is now.
