Parable of the Wise and the Foolish Builders
- Parable of the Wise and the Foolish Builders
The Parable of the Wise and the Foolish Builders was given by Jesus in the New Testament. The central theme of Christ as a firm and sure foundation (the rock) is echoed in the writings of the apostles and even to this day by artists and interpreters of the Bible.
From bibleref|Matthew|7:24–27:
"Every one then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house upon the rock; and the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And every one who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house upon the sand; and the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell; and great was the fall of it."
A Brief Explanation
Jesus mentions that the results of people's actions are universal, when sharingthe same conditions. He moves on to explain that seeking and acting on His advicewill be so spiritually securing that it will be able to withstand Judgment.However, anyone seeking His advice, but not acting on it, will become spirituallyweak. Their rebellious spirit will fail to withstand the power of the Judgment.
The first result shows that God is compassionate, providing, and protective.The second result shows that He is just, righteous, and powerful.
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