Wise builders

Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. — Matthew 7:24

Here Jesus explains how building our life is like building a house. If we want a house that will last, it must have a solid foundation. And the only foundation for living is to listen to Jesus’ teaching and put it into practice.

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BE PREPARED

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect ... 1 Peter 3:15

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KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE

But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for the reason for the hope that is in you. – 1 Peter 3:15

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Don't Skip Good Friday

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. — GALATIANS 2:20
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LIVE HUMBLY

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or deceit, but in humility consider others more significant than yourselves. Let each one look not only to his own interests, but to the interests of others. – PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4

Consider that we live in a time where Instagram influencers or YouTubers (most with no technical skill, academic knowledge, or talent) have reached celebrity status and have accumulated significant wealth through their various platforms. And many of their followers aspire to be like them. And why not?

Tags:  Life, Humility, Trust, Significance, Focus, Money, Power, Prestige, Business, Leadership, Entrepreneurs, Effective, Performance, Honesty, Success, Tolerance, Generosity, Relationships, Jesus, Servant Leadership