Mathew 7:24-27 NIV
“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. 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. 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. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”
Key #1 - The Cornerstone: The Main Brick
Ephesians 2:20
“Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord.”
Isaiah 28:16 NASB
Therefore this is what the Lord God says: “Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a tested stone, A precious cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed. The one who believes in it will not be disturbed.
Key #2 - The Brick of Vulnerability: Be Real
2 Corinthians 6:11
“We have spoken freely to you… and opened wide our hearts to you.”
Key #3 - The Mortar of Forgiveness: Hold it Together
Colossians 3:13
“Bear with each other and forgive one another… Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Key #4 - The Brick of Encouragement: Build Up
Proverbs 18:21
“The tongue has the power of life and death.”
Key #5 - The Insulation of Grace: Give Room to Grow
Romans 15:7
“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.”
Philippians 1:6
“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.”
