Treasures of Truth

18 Two Foundations

The Two Foundations

Moment - by moment

we are building for eternity I Peter 1:9

But let each one take heed

how he builds on it. I Corinthians 3:10b

TEMPTATIONS

James 1:13

BUILDING UPON THE SAND

OBJECTIVE: Satan Desires Our Harm

CAUSE - RESULT

1. Passivity - Carried away

2. Enticed by lust - Appeals to emotions

3. Conceives strongholds - To Tear me down

4. Birth /sin - Happens suddenly

5. DEATH - Reap corruption

6. Eternal result - Wood, hay, straw

TRIALS & TESTS

James 1:2-3

BUILDING UPON THE ROCK

OBJECTIVE: God Wants To Build Us Up

CAUSE - RESULT

1. Consider with joy - Take action

2. Know the truth - Appeals to the mind

3. Test of faith /character - To build me up (I Peter 1:7)

4. Endurance - Works slowly

5. LIFE - Maturity

6. Eternal result - Gold, silver, precious stones

Sow a thought . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reap an act

Sow an act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reap a habit

Sow a habit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reap your character

Sow your character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reap your destiny

DO NOT BE DECEIVED . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . THERE IS NO FENCE

N O W C O U N T S F O R EV E R

Read the Parable of Building a House in Matthew 7:24-27