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Matthew 7:24 - How To Build Your Life On A Strong Foundation.

Matthew 7:24 (NIV) Everyone who hears these 
words of mine and puts them into practice is like 
a wise man who built his house on the rock. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   In the book of Matthew, Jesus tells the 
story of two builders: a wise one and a foolish 
one. 
   The foolish man builds his house on sand. 
When a storm comes, the house falls with a great 
crash. Jesus says people who hear his teachings but 
dont put them into practice are like that foolish 
builder. 
   The wise builder, though, builds his 
house on the rock. When rain and winds come, his 
house stands firm. Jesus says: Everyone who 
hears these words of mine and puts them into 
practice is like a wise man who built his house on 
the rock (Matthew 7:24 NIV). 
   James also had a lot to say about 
practicing what the Bible teaches. The first chapter of 
the book of James concludes with three examples 
of how you can know that youve been 
effectively putting Gods Word into practice: 
   1.	Youll have a controlled mouth: 
Those who consider themselves religious and yet do 
not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive 
themselves, and their religion is worthless (James 
1:26 NIV). 
   2.	Youll have a caring heart: 
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and 
faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in 
their distress (James 1:27 NIV). 
   3.	Youll have a clean mind: keep 
oneself from being polluted by the world (James 
1:27 NIV). 
   Those things, James tells us, are 
evidence of genuine Christianity. 
   In John 13:17, Jesus tells his followers: 
Now that you know these things, you will be 
blessed if you do them (NIV). The blessings of 
the Bible come when you put its teachings into 
practice. 
   No matter who you are, you know more 
spiritual truth than youre living out right now. So 
just start where you are today. Practice what you 
already know. And then, as you learn more, put that 
into practice, too. Be a doer of the Word. [Daily 
Devotional by Rick Warren: 
https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

Matthew 7:24-27: Building A Firm Foundation. 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200405-1320.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657  

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW (Live 
Series):  
https://www.discoverhopeawakens.com/webinar-registration-21585698406854