1. Matthew 7:26 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Why is it foolish to hear Jesus’ words and not put them into practice?

Matthew 7:26 (ESV)

26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.

It is foolish to hear Jesus’ words and ignore them because then one is rejecting the truth that God has revealed. To reject the truth of God is to reject God and remain under his judgment (Psalm 14:1; Psalm 53:1; Proverbs 12:15–16; Proverbs 14:33).