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I. THE SUCCESSFUL BUILDER.

1. His work.

(1)  Well founded.

(2)  Well built.

2. Its durability.

(1)  It stands the test of time.

(2)  Of investigation.

(3)  Of fire.

3. His reward.

(1)  In the successful issue of his toil.

(2)  In the approbation of God.

(3)  In the abundant recompense.

II. THE FOOLISH BUILDER.

1. His folly.

(1)  He had a right foundation.

(2)  Selected corruptible materials.

2. His loss.

(1)  His work consumed.

(2)  His labour lost.

(3)  His reward forfeited.

3. His narrow escape. Saved — yet so as by fire.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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KJV: Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;

WEB: But if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or stubble;