What foundation (Matt 7:24-27? It is not uncommon for most of us to do what is popular or what pleases the crowd we find around us. In this, we often make the majority of human beings the yardstick for us to measure morality & what is spiritually acceptable. This unfortunate human attitude was identical to the experience of those who voluntarily came to Jesus Christ, but not without their individual preconceived ideas of what constitutes righteous living, salvation, ulterior motives, & spiritual gains. We often see two extremes in this regard. To some people the foundation they met must not be evaluated to find out its validity. To another, there is no reason to have a sure foundation. To this latter group, there is no moral absolute. Everything is considered here to be relative. It appears that whatever gives one joy or pleasure is applauded & upheld as morality. Friends, the bitter truth remains that we are daily forming the web of our future by our actions; either for salvation found in Christ Jesus or for condemnation resulting in following the rebellion initiated by satan our great enemy. We cannot make do with our feelings & be sure to be safe. We truly need to rely totally on the revealed Word of God & build on JESUS CHRIST. Hes the sure foundation that all things must anchor on. Hearing of His sayings are not good enough to save anyone. But taking heed to His sayings by His special grace surely will amount to one being saved if continued till the end. Obedience to Jesus Christ is actually the fruit of salvation that none can gainsay. Read the counsel here below & strengthen your hold of faith & anchor on Jesus Christ: The great work of parents and teachers is character building—seeking to restore the image of Christ in those placed under their care. A knowledge of the sciences sinks into insignificance beside this great aim; but all true education may be made to help in the development of a righteous character. The formation of character is the work of a lifetime, and it is for eternity. If all could realize this, and would awake to the fact that we are individually deciding our own destiny and the destinies of our children for eternal life or eternal ruin, what a change would take place! How differently would our probationary time be occupied, and with what noble characters would our world be filled! The question that should come home to each of us is, Upon what foundation am I building? We have the privilege of striving for immortal life; and it is of the greatest importance that we dig deep, removing all the rubbish, and build on the solid rock, Christ Jesus. He is the sure foundation. “Other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:11. In Him alone is our salvation. “There is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4:12. The foundation firmly laid, we need wisdom that we may know how to build. When Moses was about to erect the sanctuary in the wilderness, he was cautioned, “See ... that thou make all things according to the pattern showed to thee in the mount.” Hebrews 8:5. In His law, God has given us the pattern. Our character building is to be after “the pattern showed to thee in the mount.” The law is the great standard of righteousness. It represents the character of God, and is the test of our loyalty to His government. And it is revealed to us, in all its beauty and excellence, in the life of Christ.... Thoroughness is necessary to success in the work of character building. There must be an earnest purpose to carry out the plan of the Master Builder. The timbers must be solid. No careless, unreliable work can be accepted, for this would ruin the building. The powers of the whole being are to be put into the work. It demands the strength and energy of manhood; there is no reserve to be wasted in unimportant matters. ... There must be earnest, careful, persevering effort to break away from the customs, maxims, and associations of the world. Deep thought, earnest purpose, steadfast integrity, are essential.-- EGW, Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 61, 62.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 08:08:15 +0000
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