A House on Sand or a House on the Rock: The Difference Between Hypocrisy and True Faith

 

During our lives, the rain may fall, the floods may rise, the winds may blow, and unexpected suffering may come upon us.


But what truly matters is whether we collapse or stand when the torrent rushes in.


A house built on sand collapses, but a house built on the rock stands firm.


Enduring alone is not enough.


Even if we call out to Jesus, “Lord, Lord,” if we do not do what Jesus says, it is like building a house on sand.

When rain falls and floods come, it strikes the torrent and collapses.


Jesus Christ is the Rock.

When we lay a solid foundation of faith and build our house on the Rock, we can be bold even in the midst of tribulation in this world.

Jesus Christ has overcome the world.


Jesus teaches that the spiritually blind and hypocrites cannot build a good house upon the Rock.


"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! 

You travel over land and sea to win a single convert, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are."


Jesus called such hypocrites those who shut the door of the kingdom of heaven, snakes and brood of vipers, whitewashed tombs, and warned that they could not escape the imminent judgment of hell.


Now, receive the apostles’ teaching, devote yourselves to fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer, and strengthen the foundation of your faith by building your house on the Rock, who is Christ.


Build a house of faith, hope, and love in Christ, and pray to become a shining Christian who leads many people back to the right path. Amen!

(Luke 6:46–49; Matthew 23:13–15; 1 Corinthians 10:4; Matthew 23:33; John 16:33; Matthew 23:27; Acts 2:42)

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