Matthew 7:24 Therefore whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, which built his house on a rock: I. The sayings to which the Saviour refers. II. The practical attention they demand. III. The dispositions of mind necessary for the due reception and practice of the truth. 1. A holy vigilance against whatever may prove an obstacle; custom, curiosity, criticism. 2. To cherish whatever may be likely to promote the due reception of the gospel, freedom of the mind from worldly entanglements; there must be reverence for the truth, docility, self-application, faith in the Son of God, prayer. IV. THE INVIOLABLE SAFETY OF SUCH HEARERS OF THE WORD. 1. The faith and hope of the Christian may be rudely assailed in the present life. 2. However assailed the Christian is secure. (J. E. Good.) Parallel Verses KJV: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: |
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