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BLESSING AND A CURSE
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. (25) Though the rain comes
in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it
won't collapse because it is built on bedrock. (26) But anyone who hears
My teaching and doesn't obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on
sand. (27)
When the rains and floods come and the winds beat
against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash."
This is how the Sermon on the Mount ends. It is reminiscent of
Deuteronomy 11:26-28 "Look, today I am
giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse! (27) You will be blessed if you obey the commands
of the LORD your God that I am giving you today. (28) But you will be cursed if you reject the
commands of the LORD your God and turn away from Him and worship gods you have
not known before.
We are given a choice. Our lives will be built on something.
Those who choose to follow Christ, by applying His words to their lives will
build on a sure and solid foundation. Those who choose to ignore the teachings
of Christ will build their lives on shifting loose sand. If the foundation is
faulty the house cannot stand for long. It may appear to stand for a time but
eventually it will crumble and fall.
Please note, it is not about saying, “I believe in Jesus.” It
is about listening and following. In other words, it is about obeying.
Father in heaven, lead us in paths of righteousness for Your
name’s sake. Give us ears to hear and hearts willing to follow You. In Jesus
Name, AMEN!!!
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