How can we ensure we are building our lives on Christ, the cornerstone? Standing Firm on the Cornerstone Luke 20:18: “Everyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” The choice is clear: stumble over Christ or build on Him. To ensure we’re building, not stumbling, take these steps: • Receive Him as the exclusive foundation (1 Corinthians 3:11). – No competing saviors, no add-ons; Christ alone saves and sustains. • Submit to His Word as absolute truth (Psalm 119:160; John 17:17). – Read daily, believe literally, obey immediately. • Align every decision with His teachings (Matthew 7:24-25). – Ask: “Does this choice rest on Scripture or sand?” • Remain connected to His body, the church (Ephesians 2:19-22). – Worship, fellowship, serve—living stones fit together around the Cornerstone. • Grow in holiness by the Spirit’s power (1 Peter 2:4-5). – Reject sin; offer your life as a spiritual sacrifice acceptable to God. • Cultivate gratitude and faith (Colossians 2:6-7). – Walk in Him, be “rooted and built up,” overflowing with thanksgiving. Recognizing Warning Signs • Neglect of Scripture—foundation cracks appear. • Compromise with culture—shifting sand replaces solid Rock. • Isolation from believers—stones separate from the wall weaken. • Persistent, unrepented sin—spiritual erosion sets in. Practical Building Habits 1. Schedule unhurried Bible intake—read, study, memorize. 2. Pray Scripture back to God, aligning heart and mind. 3. Meet weekly with the local assembly for preaching and communion. 4. Serve using your gifts; builders stay engaged in the construction. 5. Invite accountability; trusted friends spot structural weaknesses. 6. Persevere through trials, knowing storms prove the foundation (James 1:2-4). Living the Result • Peace that withstands upheaval (John 14:27). • Fruit that remains (John 15:5). • Witness that draws others to the Cornerstone (Acts 4:11-12). Build daily on Christ, and when every lesser foundation fails, you will stand. |
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