About this episode

This episode discusses the parable of the wise and foolish builders, emphasizing the importance of building one's life on a solid foundation of faith.

Matthew 7: 24-27, “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is build on bedrock. But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.” Jesus tells a simple story, but its message is anything but simple. Two people build two houses. One builds on rock. The other builds on sand. Both houses look fine when the sun is shining. Both appear strong. But everything changes when the storm comes. The rain pours. The floodwaters rise. The winds beat against both houses. And suddenly, the difference between the two builders becomes obvious. On the coast of Southern California are gorgeous homes built along the cliff of the Pacific Ocean. Their views are priceless – but the homes are now worthless. Why? Because they’re literally falling into the ocean. The sandy cliffs are crumbling with each storm that comes…

People in this episode

Host: Pamela Crim

Topics covered

• faith
• wisdom
• foundations
• parable
• spiritual growth
• decision making

Keywords

• parable
• wise builders
• foolish builders
• foundation
• spirituality
• Christian teaching
• Matthew 7
• life lessons

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Matthew 7: 24-27

Places: Southern California, Pacific Ocean

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