Matthew 7:24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."
Jesus is telling his followers that they need to not only hear what he is saying and understand it, but they need to put it into practice as well. If they practice what he preaches, they will be wise. If they do not, they are foolish. Interestingly, you could hear and understand what Jesus teaches, but only if you practice it are you wise.
I try to be a good listener. I also am fairly bright. I think I have done a good job hearing and understanding the teachings of Jesus. Now I need to practice more. This is where I fall short. I need to do some more "doing" and start practicing what I hear and understand.
Dear Jesus, help me to practice your teachings! Help me to get better at them each day! Amen.
