A builder starts with a solid (blank). You fill in the blank. Is it a) state TV b) budget or c) Foundation. If you chose c) then next question is what makes a good foundation? If you chose a) or b) then stop reading as this topic may be beyond your comprehension.
Paul was talking to the people in 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 about laying a foundation like a wise master builder. Each person needs to pay attention to the way they build on top of that foundation. Once the foundation is laid then the rest of the work is following the correct specifications to build an awesome building. The ultimate master builder is Jesus Christ. Any other professing master builder knows they must follow the correct specifications. What is the correct specifications or ingredients to build a fulfilling life? I believe the answer can be found in Matthew 5:38-48. Jesus referred to the laws in a different way. An eye for an eye or tooth for a tooth was explained to say if you are slapped turn your cheek. Instead of loving your neighbor and hating your enemies, love your enemies and pray for those who harass you for if you love those who only love you then what reward do you have? In my opinion, perhaps an enemy is just a person whom you have not met or understood yet. Love is the main ingredient to build a solid foundation according to the master builder. The world, life, death, things in the present, things in the future belong to the master builder. Our job is to erect the building with the same spirit that lives in us all. Remember, it is not all about you. Instead, I believe, it is all about how God’s spirit who lives in all of us.
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