Building For The Coming Storms Matt 7:24-27 …. Building For The Coming Storms Matt 7:24-27

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27

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Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Does The Text Reveal?

There are only 2 kinds of builders “To live is to build” Eventually the structure of one’s

life begins to take shape One is either “foolish” or “wise”


There are only 2 kinds of foundationsShifting Sand

Foolish builder had no thoughts, plans Quick results…as little effort as possible No need for foundation…always sunny


There are only 2 kinds of foundationsSolid Rock

Took great pains to find Lk 6:48 Had to be laborious…time

consuming Wasted effort according to the fool


There are only 2 kinds of foundationsSolid Rock

Didn’t just build to have a house to live in

Built for the coming storms Foundation necessary…sun wouldn’t last


There are only 1 storm No difference between vv. 25, 27 Everyone subject to the same

“storm” Foolish cannot claim their “storm”

is worse than what others endure


There are only 1 storm Before the storm, both houses

appear the same…both successful What distinguishes the 2 builders?

Foundation? NO Storm? YES

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Makes A Builder

“Foolish?” He doesn’t have faith – he

believes everything will remain the same He never plans for “certain” storms 2

Pet 3:4 2 Cor 4:3-4 2 Thess 2:10-12 cp. 1 Thess 2:13


“Foolish?” He has faith – he just doesn’t

want to be inconvenienced Why do all that digging when lesser

efforts will suffice? 1 Kings 12:25-29 2 Kings 5:10-12


“Foolish?” He has faith – he just refuses

to look ahead Short-sightedness always has to

dig itself out from underneath the rubble 2 Pet 1:5-11

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27What Makes A Builder “Wise?”

He searches for the rock Lk 6:48 Implied is the deliberate search for

solid, unmovable rock The rock won’t be found where the

Lord did not intend for him to build


“Wise?” He searches for the rock Lk

6:48 When he deliberately places

himself in the presence of sin, he’s building on the sand


“Wise?” He doesn’t just listen…he acts

This is the only difference between the wise & foolish builder

Faith will show itself in actionJas 1:21-25


He sticks to the blueprints A good example 1 Cor 3:9-13 If it works for God’s house, it will also

work for his own “house” “Master builder” = arkitekton v. 10


“Wise?” He sticks to the blueprints

God always places a high premium on His plan and man’s faithfulness to it Heb 8:5 Col 3:17 Mt 7:21-23


He tears down & rebuilds if necessary Repentance is sometimes needed if

he didn’t do right the first time Better to tear it down & rebuild than

to stay put and let the storm destroy you

Building For The ComingStorms Matt 7:24-27Closing Thoughts

“Sand Builders” No time for planning…enjoy the

present Only effort expended is for

present benefits now If not visible now…not interested


“Rock Builders” No time for shallow fun…must

plan for the future Heb 11:25

They want what is real…not false that won’t really last


“Rock Builders” No effort is too much trouble

to expend They make sure their homes

will survive the coming storms


The storms are coming…

…which builder are you?


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Building For The Coming Storms Matt 7:24-27 …. Building For The Coming Storms Matt 7:24-27