BUILDING ON GOD'S FOUNDATION

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BUILDING on GOD’S FOUNDATION

 

If any man builds on this foundation (Jesus) using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light

(1 Corinthians 3:12–13).

 

            A MODERN PARABLE: A man who owned a construction company had to go out of town on business. He left his son in charge. “This is a very important house. It must be finished by the time I return. Use the best materials and spare no expense. Build it as if you were building it for yourself.” The son thought to himself, “I can save a lot of money with some shortcuts. The house will be ready, and I will be richer.” So he used the least expensive material and the least amount of material. He also hired cheap labor. When the father returned, the house was finished. on the outside it looked good, but there were many flaws. Still, the son was proud as he took the father to the job site. When they arrived, the father walked through the house and was disappointed. He looked sadly at his son. Then the father reached out and gave the keys to the house to his son. “Happy Anniversary,” the father said, and dropped his head and walked out.

           

Whether we use our best efforts, or try to get by on shortcuts, when the Lord returns everything will come into the light. He will reward us according to our deeds. Let’s build wisely.

 

—Jim Moretz

 

Use you best effort in God’s work. You are building on a precious foundation.