Alex Townsend
The Parables of Jesus
The Parable of the Two Foundations
Matthew 7:21-27
22 May 2022
Self-deception is a terrible danger; there are many who call themselves Christian without knowing what it means. But Jesus is both Lord and Saviour, and all who come to Him must both believe and obey.
Jesus tells a parable of two men building houses. One digs down to the rock and builds his foundation there, while the other one takes the easy route and builds it on the sandy surface. Both men's houses look identical from the outside, but when the storm comes, only the house built on the rock stands.
It is not enough just to hear the Word of God, or to listen to the Word of God, or to study the Word of God. The only foundation that will weather the coming judgement is a life built on true obedience to God's Word. All other ground is sinking sand.