Matthew 7:24-27
1. The foundation has a purpose, v. 24
“We believe that a Christian should live for the glory of God and the well-being of his fellow men, that his conduct should be blameless before the world, that he should be a faithful steward of his possessions and that he should seek to realize for himself and others the full stature of maturity in Christ.” -Christian Conduct, from Grand Parkway Baptist Church belief statement
a. What the words are
b. How to obey the words
c. Why to obey the words
-Matthew 23:23
“The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not meant to be admired, but obeyed.” R.T. France
2. The foundation has power.
What obedience can do:
a. Show evidence of our faith.
b. Show our thankfulness.
c. Strengthen our assurance.
d. Edify other Christians.
e. Adorn the teaching of the gospel.
f. Silence foolish people.
What obedience can not do:
a. Pardon our sin
b. Merit our eternal life
-1 Corinthians 15:1-4
-Romans 8:5-8
3. The foundation works because it lasts, and lasts because it works. v. 25 - 27
"Christianity has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult and left untried." -G.K. Chesterton