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The Sermon on the Mount (23), the two houses

This article analyzes the parable of the two houses, illustrating the importance of solid spiritual foundations in the face of deceptive appearances and emphasizing the distinction between true and false disciples.

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Biblical texts

Matthew

Matthew 7.24-27 (King James Version)

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org

Mark

Mark (King James Version) not cited in the book

Luke

Luke 6.47-49 (King James Version)

Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:

He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org

John

John (King James Version) not cited in the book

Technical details

Location: On the plateau below a mountain near Capernaum in Galilee

Date: After the Passover pilgrimage to Jerusalem on April 5, AD 31

Method: We will continue with Matthew

Note on the method: Matthew addresses this subject in the context of the Sermon on the Mount, whereas Luke places this teaching at a later time

1/40 in Matthew. The two houses, one built on rock and the other on sand.

Comments

This comes at just the right moment. It will help us clarify several complex issues, particularly the distinction between true and false disciples. The of the weeds (Matthew 13.24-30) already sheds light on this subject.

This analogy compares the lives of two people through two types of construction. Appearances can be deceptive: the person building on sand progresses faster than the one building on rock. At first glance, the two buildings seem identical, and the one built on sand may even appear more attractive. The savings made on the foundations allow its builder to improve the building’s appearance. Although hidden, a house’s foundations are crucial to the strength of the structure.

It is during the storm that the true nature of the building, and therefore of the disciple’s life, will be revealed.

What really matters is not the appearance, but the strength of the construction. This hidden quality only becomes evident when something happens.

To summarize the points discussed earlier, it is important to note that appearances can be deceptive. The disciple is encouraged to act humbly and discreetly, keeping their actions private between themselves and their God. The listeners clearly associated the with the image of building on sand, which was precisely Jesus the Messiah’s intention.

We observe that there are only two possible choices. There are therefore no other alternatives, and the outcome will be entry into the Kingdom of God or Hell, being saved or lost.

Le sermon sur la montagne (23), les deux maisons. Cet article analyse la parabole des deux maisons, illustrant l'importance des fondations spirituelles solides face aux apparences trompeuses, soulignant la distinction entre les vrais et faux disciples. Commentaires. Cette parabole arrive à point nommé. Elle va nous aider à clarifier plusieurs aspects complexes, notamment la distinction entre les vrais et les faux disciples. La parabole de l'ivraie (Matthieu 13, versets 24 à 30) offre déjà des éclaircissements à ce sujet. Cette analogie compare la vie de deux personnes à travers deux types de constructions. Les apparences peuvent être trompeuses : celui qui bâtit sur le sable progresse plus vite que celui qui construit sur le roc. De prime abord, les deux bâtiments semblent identiques, et celui érigé sur le sable peut même sembler plus attrayant. Les économies réalisées sur les fondations lui permettent d'améliorer l'apparence du bâtiment. Bien que cachées, les fondations d'une maison sont cruciales pour la solidité de la structure. C’est durant la tempête que la véritable essence de la construction, et donc de la vie du disciple, sera dévoilée. Ce qui compte vraiment, ce n'est pas l’apparence, mais la robustesse de la construction. Cette qualité cachée ne devient évidente que lorsqu'un incident se produit. Pour résumer les points précédemment discutés, il est important de noter que les apparences peuvent être trompeuses. Le disciple est encouragé à agir de manière humble et discrète, en gardant ses actions privées entre lui et son Dieu. Les auditeurs ont clairement identifié les pharisiens avec l'image de la construction sur le sable, ce qui était précisément l'objectif de Jésus le Messie. Nous remarquons qu'il n'existe que deux choix possibles. Il n'y a donc pas d'autres alternatives, avec un résultat qui se traduira par l'entrée dans le Royaume de Dieu ou l'Enfer, sauvé ou perdu.