Jesus’ parable about the two men building houses on rocks and sand tells us two major truths about life. Number one is that life storms come to both believer and unbeliever. Number two a foundation on the Word of God is what will sustain us in those storms (Mathew 7:24-27).
What is commonly referred to as the Sermon on the Mountain is not a disjointed series of stories and principles. Each truth builds on the previous one. We are able to get better insight into the two men building houses when we relate it to what he just finished telling us.
He is making it clear that the foundation of our spiritual life is not to be things like miracles, casting out of demons, prophecies or any other supernatural manifestations. Our spiritual life is to be built on obedience to God’s Word alone.
