Building on the Rock

Sermon Text: Matthew 7:24-29

Matthew 7 flows through three sections. The first is about judging ourselves; the second is about judging others; and the third is about God’s judgement of mankind. Within these broad categories, we also are shown that there are two ways for each man to follow. We each must make the decision as to which path we take. We must weigh up the cost of following Christ, and decide if we are prepared to pay it.

The idea of two houses follows on from the idea of two trees, which in turn follows on from the idea of two paths. This progression shows us that there is a decision that all men must make about following Christ. From this decision flows the fruit of that decision. And finally we see that anything which is built upon Christ will stand the test of time, but that which is not built upon Him will eventually crumble.

There is an oft overlooked requirement of being as a wise man: acting upon the words if Christ. It is not just about reading, hearing and knowing what He said. If we are hearers only and not doers of the word, we are not followers of Christ.

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