Matthew 7:26

Korean 1961 (개역한글)

나의 이 말을 듣고 행치 아니하는 자는 그 집을 모래 위에 지은 어리석은 사람 같으리니

이 구절의 의미

Jesus warns that people who hear his teachings but do not follow them are like a foolish person who builds their house on sand, which will collapse when the storm comes.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine building your treehouse on a slippery slide instead of solid ground. When it rains and the slide gets wet, your treehouse would tumble down because it wasn't built right. Jesus is saying that not following his teachings is like building something important on shaky ground.

역사적 배경

Matthew wrote this Gospel around AD 80-90, aimed at a Jewish-Christian audience in the Roman Empire. The parable reflects common wisdom and building practices of the time, emphasizing the importance of acting on knowledge.

오늘의 적용

A person might know all about nutrition but still eat junk food daily. This verse reminds us that just knowing something isn't enough; we must apply what we learn to our lives for it to be truly effective.

주제

• wisdom
• obedience
• faithfulness
• consequences
• listening
• action

관련 구절

• Luke 6:47-49
• 1 Corinthians 3:10-15
• James 1:22-25
• Proverbs 29:18
• Ezekiel 33:30-32

자주 묻는 질문

Who is speaking in Matthew 7:26?

Jesus is the speaker, giving a warning about not following his teachings.

What does it mean to build on sand?

Building on sand symbolizes an unstable foundation. In this context, it means building one's life without the solid foundation of Jesus' teachings.

How can we avoid being like the foolish man in Matthew 7:26?

To avoid being like the foolish man, we should not only hear but also do what Jesus teaches. This means putting his words into action in our daily lives.

What are some examples of building on a solid foundation instead of sand?

Building on a solid foundation involves actively following Jesus' teachings, such as loving others, praying regularly, and living honestly and faithfully.