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This past weekend, it was great to have one of our Executive Pastors, Olin Holly, give the message in our services. He brought a profound word on wisdom based on the first parable Jesus ever gave us: The Wise and Foolish Builders. Jesus shows us the basic principle we are to live by in this parable to make certain we are living wise. Here’s the way Olin broke it down:

Jesus’ early ministry was characterized by teaching, preaching and healing of all kinds of diseases and performing incredible miracles. Multitudes followed him, and so he went on a mountain and taught them. An important thing to note was that when Jesus finished teaching, He gave us his very first parable:

“Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: and the rain descended, the floods came and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.” (Luke 6:47-49 ESV)

Why did Jesus choose this particular illustration? To relate and connect with the people. They understood heavy winds and rains and knew that anyone would be foolish to build their house on the sand. Basically Jesus was saying, “Yes, you are right. And by the way—you would be just as foolish as that man who built his house upon the sand if you do not obey my words.”

The best thing I can do is obey what Jesus says; the most foolish thing I can do is ignore what Jesus says! So then, the people had to go back and think about what He said when he taught them.

In his message, Olin went on to discuss how some of Jesus key points are relevant to us today, including the topics of anger and murder, lust and adultery, loving our enemies and storing up treasures. His words were challenging and right on. If you haven’t already, let me encourage you to listen to or watch this message here. It will definitely build up your spirit and challenge you in your walk with Christ!