The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders PDF

l e o f Pa r a b T h e Tw th o e i l d e r s B u Presented by Group 9 Mendoza, Garcesa, Bidaure. Alejandro Would you rather build a house on solid rock, or sinking sand?  Matthew 7:24– The Parable of 27 the Wise...

l e o f Pa r a b T h e Tw th o e i l d e r s B u Presented by Group 9 Mendoza, Garcesa, Bidaure. Alejandro Would you rather build a house on solid rock, or sinking sand?  Matthew 7:24– The Parable of 27 the Wise and the Foolish Builders  24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” EXPLAINATION The first man was very wise. He thought carefully about the kind of house he wanted to build. He wanted a house that was strong. If a strong wind or heavy rains came, he did not want his house to break up or wash away.  This wise man knew that the most important part of a house is the foundation. The foundation is the first thing that is built. It is the bottom of the house. The foundation has to be sturdy and strong to make the house sturdy and strong. The wise looked everywhere, and then he found the perfect place. He found a huge, flat rock. The rock could be the foundation for the house. The wise man dug around and chipped the rock until it was the perfect size for his house. Then he built his house on the rock. After he was finished, he lived in the house. Many times, storms came to his house. The winds blew, and the rains came, but the wise man sat comfortably in his house. He did not worry about the storms because he had built his house on a rock. In Jesus’ parable, he talked about the other man who built a house. This man was foolish. He did not think carefully about the kind of house he should build. He just found a nice flat place and started building. He built his house on sand. The foundation kept slipping and sliding in the sand, but the foolish man did not care. He just wanted to build a house. When the foolish man finished his house, he moved in. Guess what happened when the first storm came? The winds blew, and the rains came down, and the foolish man’s house fell apart. It fell apart because it did not have a strong foundation.  After Jesus told the parable, he explained to the people what the parable really meant. He said that the wise man was like someone who listened to Jesus’ instructions and then followed the instructions. Jesus’ instructions are always right. When a person builds his life on Jesus’ words, he is building a strong foundation. He will be strong inside.  The foolish man in the parable was like someone who listened to Jesus’ instructions but then did not follow them. A person who does not build his life on Jesus’ words will not have a strong foundation. He will be weak inside. INTERPRETATION “What am I building my life upon?  The wise man builds his house on a rock, while the foolish man builds his house on sand. When the storms come—the winds howl and the rain pours —the house on the rock stands firm, but the house on the sand collapses.  The house represents your life, the foundation symbolizes what you rely on, and the storm is your reality check.  Life is not always sunny skies and gentle breezes. Sometimes it’s overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like we’re caught in the middle of a storm with no end in sight. So, when the storms hit—and they will hit—what happens to your house? Does it stand firm, or does it crumble?  God invites us to lay a solid foundation, not with perfection but with surrender—choosing to trust Him daily, even in the smallest decisions. Through Him, there is nothing that we can’t handle. He is our rock. He is our strength.  Let’s be like the wise builder. Let’s hear God’s words and live them out. And when the skies clear, we won’t just have a house that survived. We’ll have a testimony, a life that points to God’s unshakable strength and faithfulness. The choice is ours, and the promise is clear: A life built on Christ stands firm, no matter the storm.  IMPACT OF THE PARABLE IN TODAY’S CONTEXT The parable of the two builders serves as a profound lesson on the importance of building one’s life on a solid foundation of faith and obedience to God. It challenges people to reflect on their choices, emphasizing that a life grounded in God’s teachings is resilient against the challenges and trials of life, much like a house built on rock can withstand storms. Conversely, neglecting these teachings is likened to building on sand, leading to inevitable collapse. This parable inspires individuals to prioritize spiritual wisdom, instilling a sense of accountability and encouraging a deeper connection with God’s word. CONCLUSION The wise builder built his house on a solid rock foundation, ensuring it stood firm against storms. The foolish builder chose sand, resulting in his house collapsing when trials came.  When the foolish man ignored the importance of a strong foundation, he suffered the consequences. Likewise, a life without obedience to God’s words is vulnerable and unstable. A strong foundation based on faith allows us to withstand life’s challenges and remain resilient. Trusting in God’s guidance provides peace and strength during life's storms. Living by God’s word creates security and purpose, while neglecting it leaves us vulnerable.  The foundation we choose today determines our ability to endure and grow through life’s trials. Our decisions, rooted in God’s word, shape our strength and stability in the future. BUILD YOUR LIFE ON CHRIST  h a n k T Yo u