Build on the Right Foundation | 1 Corinthians 3:10-11

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Our text today is 1 Corinthians 3:10-11.

Everyone’s building something— a career, a reputation, a family, a future, a legacy.

But Paul reminds us that the foundation matters just as much as the construction. Actually—more.

According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. — 1 Corinthians 3:10–11

Paul is clear: There is only one true foundation—Jesus Christ.

Everything else looks strong for a while, until life leans on it.

Success, relationships, security, money, comfort, reputation— none of them can hold the weight of a real life.

Only Jesus can.

But Paul makes a second point we often miss: You don’t choose the foundation, but you do choose how you build.

Your habits, decisions, reactions, desires, disciplines— all of them are construction materials.

They determine whether your life is:

• Sturdy or unstable.
• Aligned or crooked.
• Lasting or temporary.

Paul says, “Let each one take care how he builds…” Because not all building is equal.

• You can build fast—but sloppy.
• You can build big—but weak.
• You can build impressively—but not wisely.

The foundation is perfect—Christ Himself. But the structure you build on top of Him is being shaped every day.

And here’s the accurate truth: If your foundation is firm—and you build on it correctly—your life will stand firm.

Not because you’re strong but because Christ is solid and your building aligns with Him.

Storms don’t destroy what’s built on Jesus with care.
Pressure doesn’t crack what’s anchored in Him.
Time doesn’t weaken what’s formed by His wisdom.

So today isn’t just about believing in the right foundation.
It’s about building on it with intention.

DO THIS:

Write this somewhere you’ll see it today: “I’m building on Christ.” Then identify one habit that needs to be rebuilt with Him at the center.

ASK THIS:

1. What part of your life is being built quickly instead of carefully?
2. Which habits reflect Christ—and which don’t?
3. What will building “correctly” look like today?

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, You are the foundation of my life. Teach me to build with wisdom, humility, and strength that aligns with You. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

“Firm Foundation (He Won’t)”