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Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts on them, will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of Mine, and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it fell—and its collapse was great.”

~Jesus (Matthew 7:24-29)

Jesus challenges us to be wise in ways at work. We need a solid foundation. We will not find in our corporate training programs. I am guessing you will not find a course at work on “The Importance of Loving your Colleagues” Your CEO probably is not on the faculty.

Here is what a foundation could look like. This is what Jesus teaches us.

  • Fortunate [blessed] are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
  • Fortunate are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
  • Fortunate are the humble, for they will inherit the earth.
  • Fortunate are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
  • Fortunate are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
  • Fortunate are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
  • Fortunate are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
  • Fortunate are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.”

Here is more. It is based on growing in the “fruit of the Spirit”.

It is all about growing and maturity. Are we growing in the following areas?

  • Love
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Goodness
  • Faithfulness
  • Gentleness
  • Self-Control

This should keep our personal development plans packed with plenty to focus on every day.

 

 

When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching; 29 for He was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. [1]

~Jesus (Matthew 7:24-29)

[1] New American Standard Bible. (2020). (Mt 7:24–29). La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.