In the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders, Jesus compares two men—one who builds his house on a rock and another who builds on sand.
When the storms come, the house on the rock stands firm, while the house on the sand collapses. Jesus uses this story to illustrate the importance of building our lives on the solid foundation of His teachings.
The Message for Educators
As teachers, we’re also builders, helping our students construct the foundation for their future. If we focus only on superficial successes, like grades or test scores, we risk building on sand. But when we emphasize character, critical thinking, faith, and perseverance, we help our students build on rock.
Just as Jesus emphasized, strong foundations come from putting His words into practice, not just hearing them.
Matthew 7:24-25 says, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.”
Let’s commit to building strong foundations in our students, rooted in values that will withstand life’s storms.
This Week’s Prayer
Lord, help us as educators to guide our students in building strong, lasting foundations for their lives. May we teach with wisdom and lead by example, grounded in Your truth. Amen.
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