On the Rock
Jesus said,
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.
The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”Matthew 7:24-27.
As a Christian I am called to build “my house”, “my faith”, on the teachings of Jesus. On the teaching of the Bible. That in doing so my faith in time of trouble will not be shaken and I will have a home in heaven. This is not entirely a new thing.
The writer of Proverbs tells believers,
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”Proverbs 3:5,6
The apostle Paul writing to Timothy tells us,
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2Timothy 2:15
Paul reminds Timothy,
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16,17.
It is easy in this day and age to follow the teachings of a man rather than scriptures.
We live in a multi media world in which men and women express and teach what they believe the scriptures are saying and there is nothing wrong with it providing they are teaching the truth. Providing also, individuals do not base their faith entirely on what an individual evangelist is saying and follow them blindly.
In the time of the Apostle Paul there were also divisions in the church at Corinth. Pau writing,
“I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.
My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you.
What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I follow Cephas’”; still another, “I follow Christ.”
Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul? 1Corinthians 1:10-13.
Paul’s point here is that we must look to Jesus. The writer of Hebrews tells us,
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” Hebrews 12:2.
Preachers, evangelist, teachers and others who teach and preach the word of God are only human. Humans by nature are imperfect and make mistakes.
While it is important to sit under the teachings of a good teacher. To be a part of a good church congregation. It is also important to read the Bible for ourselves. To pray and ask God to show us what is right and what is wrong.
Question, If you claim to be a Christian, do you take time to read the Bible outside of church?
If not why not take make time in your schedule to spend ten or fifteen minutes or more and read the Bible a bit at a time.
Even if you are not a Christian why not take some time to read at least the New Testament. See what it has to say and Take time to pray and ask God to show you the truths within the Bible.
Please think about it.
Jesus said,
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.
The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”Matthew 7:24-27.
As a Christian I am called to build “my house”, “my faith”, on the teachings of Jesus. On the teaching of the Bible. That in doing so my faith in time of trouble will not be shaken and I will have a home in heaven. This is not entirely a new thing.
The writer of Proverbs tells believers,
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”Proverbs 3:5,6
The apostle Paul writing to Timothy tells us,
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2Timothy 2:15
Paul reminds Timothy,
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16,17.
It is easy in this day and age to follow the teachings of a man rather than scriptures.
We live in a multi media world in which men and women express and teach what they believe the scriptures are saying and there is nothing wrong with it providing they are teaching the truth. Providing also, individuals do not base their faith entirely on what an individual evangelist is saying and follow them blindly.
In the time of the Apostle Paul there were also divisions in the church at Corinth. Pau writing,
“I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.
My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you.
What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I follow Cephas’”; still another, “I follow Christ.”
Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul? 1Corinthians 1:10-13.
Paul’s point here is that we must look to Jesus. The writer of Hebrews tells us,
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” Hebrews 12:2.
Preachers, evangelist, teachers and others who teach and preach the word of God are only human. Humans by nature are imperfect and make mistakes.
While it is important to sit under the teachings of a good teacher. To be a part of a good church congregation. It is also important to read the Bible for ourselves. To pray and ask God to show us what is right and what is wrong.
Question, If you claim to be a Christian, do you take time to read the Bible outside of church?
If not why not take make time in your schedule to spend ten or fifteen minutes or more and read the Bible a bit at a time.
Even if you are not a Christian why not take some time to read at least the New Testament. See what it has to say and Take time to pray and ask God to show you the truths within the Bible.
Please think about it.
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