Build Your Spiritual House – July 18, 2026
By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:10-11
Build Your Spiritual House
“And he huffed, and he puffedā¦and he blew the house down!” Remember that story? The first two little pigs hastily built houses with cheap, weak materials. The Big Bad Wolf easily blew them down. The third little pig was different. He used the better, more costly materials. He invested the right amount of time and effort to build a strong house. āAnd he huffed, and he puffed, but he could not blow that house down!ā
“Be careful how you build!” That’s advice from a messenger of Jesus named Paul. It was first written some 2,000 years ago. But that advice is meant for us today, too. Careful construction and high-quality materials will provide comfort, peace of mind, and a good return on investment for our physical dwellings. But Paul had something different in mind when he wrote these words. Be careful how you buildā¦your spiritual house!
Where does one even start when trying to follow Paul’s advice? So many convenient and compelling options. So many building materials and blueprints. Let’s start where he did. Paul, the expert builder, laid a solid foundationāthe good news message of Jesus Christ. Jesus laid down his life as payment for the sins of the whole world and rose from the dead in victory. Paul and others continued to build on that firm foundation by speaking and teaching the words and promises of Jesus. Those words don’t always make sense to us and donāt promise a life of ease and success. But they do give great comfort when we struggle with the guilt of sinā “Take heart, your sins are forgiven.” They do give us peace of mind when confronting the reality of deathā “You will be with me in paradise.”
Carefully build your spiritual house on Jesus, and yours is a house that will last.
Prayer:
Jesus, help me to build my spiritual house on the firm foundation of your Word and works. Amen.
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