How can we ensure our foundation is built on Christ, not like Job 27:18? Fragile foundations: Job 27:18 in focus “ He builds his house like a moth, like a hut that a watchman makes.” ( Job 27:18 ) • The verse pictures a dwelling spun from cobweb-thin threads—impressive for a moment, gone with the first breeze. • Job’s larger argument exposes the emptiness of the hypocrite’s security: outward effort without true substance. Christ the Rock: the lasting alternative “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” (Matthew 7:24-25) “But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.” (Matthew 7:26-27) • Scripture draws a straight line: trust and obedience to Christ = rock-solid footing; anything else = shifting sand. • “For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 3:11) Pillars of a Christ-centered foundation • Gospel faith: Receive and rest in Christ’s finished work (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). • Daily obedience: “Rooted and built up in Him… established in the faith” (Colossians 2:6-7). • Scripture saturation: “All Scripture is God-breathed… so that the man of God may be complete.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17) • Prayerful dependence: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything… present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6-7) • Covenant fellowship: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship.” (Acts 2:42) • Ongoing repentance and holiness: “Be holy in all you do.” (1 Peter 1:15-16) Guarding the walls: staying secure in shifting times • Regular self-examination (2 Corinthians 13:5). • Swift confession of sin (1 John 1:9). • Vigilance against false teaching (Colossians 2:8). • Consistent gathering with believers (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Humble service that proves genuine faith (Matthew 20:26-28). Encouragement for builders • The same Lord who saves also sustains: “He who began a good work in you will perfect it.” (Philippians 1:6) • Every trial tests but also strengthens the structure (James 1:2-4). • The end result is a dwelling “built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.” (Ephesians 2:20) Stone over straw, rock over sand—building on Christ secures a house that stands forever. |
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