Matthew 7:24 Therefore whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, which built his house on a rock: I. THE TWO BUILDERS, 1. They were equally impressed with the need of building a house. 2. They were both alike resolved to obtain a house. 3. They were equally well skilled in architecture. 4. They both persevered and finished their structure. II. THEIR HOUSES. 1. The chief apparent difference between the two edifices probably was this, that one of them built his house more quickly than the other, 2. One was built with far less trouble than the other. 3. The main difference lay out of sight — underground. III. THE COMMON TRIAL OF THE TWO HOUSES. IV. THE DIFFERENT RESULTS OF THE TRIALS. (C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: |
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