{"id":51197,"date":"2018-07-16T19:59:46","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T16:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=51197"},"modified":"2025-06-22T09:54:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T06:54:49","slug":"choosing-the-right-cornerstone-for-building-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2018\/07\/16\/choosing-the-right-cornerstone-for-building-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Cornerstone for Building Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"231\"><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">In ancient construction, the cornerstone was the most important stone in a building. It was a large, precisely cut stone placed at the corner where two walls met. This cornerstone set the foundation for the rest of the building; it ensured the structure was square, stable, and strong. Without this cornerstone, the entire building would be unstable and eventually collapse. Imagine a bicycle or motorcycle without a kickstand\u2014it simply cannot stand on its own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"848\">This cornerstone was not just any stone\u2014it was carefully chosen for its strength and durability, often more valuable than all the other stones combined.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"923\"><strong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"921\">The Bible teaches us that this cornerstone symbolizes Jesus Christ.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1260\">In <strong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"955\">Ephesians 2:20-22 (ESV)<\/strong>, Paul explains:<br data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"974\" \/><em data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1260\">&#8220;\u2026you are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1313\">This passage reveals profound theological truths:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1737\">\n<li data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1420\">\n<p data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1420\"><strong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1378\">Jesus Christ is the foundational cornerstone of the Church<\/strong>, the spiritual temple where God dwells.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1605\">\n<p data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1605\">The apostles and prophets laid the foundation by proclaiming God\u2019s revelation, but <strong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1552\">Jesus Himself is the essential cornerstone<\/strong>, the one who aligns and holds everything together.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1737\">\n<p data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1737\">Believers are like living stones, individually and collectively being built into this temple, the dwelling place of God\u2019s Spirit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"2007\">The cornerstone is described as \u201cchief\u201d or \u201cmain\u201d (Greek: <em data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1811\">\u1f00\u03ba\u03c1\u03bf\u03b3\u03c9\u03bd\u03b9\u03b1\u03af\u03bf\u03c2<\/em>, akrog\u014dniaios), meaning the most crucial stone that determines the building\u2019s shape and stability. Without Jesus as this chief cornerstone, no other spiritual work or human effort can stand firm.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2245\"><strong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2056\">Each person is a builder of their own life.<\/strong> We all make daily choices that shape our spiritual structure. But to build a life that endures, we must choose the right cornerstone. So, the key question is: <strong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2245\">What is your cornerstone?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2278\">Many choose false cornerstones:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2994\">\n<li data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2573\">\n<p data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2573\">Some place their trust in <strong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2349\">Satan, darkness, and occult practices<\/strong> (witchcraft, superstition). These are temporary, deceptive foundations leading to destruction. The Bible calls Satan \u201cthe god of this world\u201d who blinds unbelievers (2 Corinthians 4:4), but his kingdom is destined to fall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2777\">\n<p data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2777\">Others trust in <strong data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2618\">wealth and possessions<\/strong>, thinking material things give life meaning. However, Jesus warns against storing treasures on earth (Matthew 6:19-21) because such treasures are temporary.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2994\">\n<p data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2994\">Some rely solely on <strong data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2839\">education, talents, or human wisdom<\/strong>, rejecting the gospel of Christ as foolishness (1 Corinthians 1:18-25). Yet Scripture shows that true wisdom and salvation come only through Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3451\">The apostle Peter offers a clear contrast between the true cornerstone and rejected stones in <strong data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3113\">1 Peter 2:4-8 (ESV)<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3117\" \/><em data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3449\">&#8220;As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house&#8230; For it stands in Scripture: \u2018Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.\u2019&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3659\">He continues:<br data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3469\" \/><em data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3659\">&#8220;The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone, and a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense. 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The story of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16) illustrates the eternal consequences of trusting earthly wealth rather than God.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4357\"><strong data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4355\">Where are you building your life?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4594\">\n<li data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4449\">\n<p data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4449\">Do you rely on superstition or local traditions when life is hard, ignoring the gospel?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4450\" data-end=\"4516\">\n<p data-start=\"4452\" data-end=\"4516\">Do you dismiss the message of Jesus as irrelevant or outdated?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4517\" data-end=\"4594\">\n<p data-start=\"4519\" data-end=\"4594\">Are you putting your faith in your talents, education, or material success?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4596\" data-end=\"4747\">The Bible warns that rejecting Christ\u2019s cornerstone leads to judgment. But for those who receive Him, He offers forgiveness, purpose, and eternal life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4749\" data-end=\"4802\"><strong data-start=\"4749\" data-end=\"4800\">How can you choose the right cornerstone today?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"5123\">\n<li data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"4878\">\n<p data-start=\"4805\" data-end=\"4878\">Repent of trusting false foundations and turn to Jesus Christ in faith.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4879\" data-end=\"4972\">\n<p data-start=\"4881\" data-end=\"4972\">Accept that He is the Son of God, who died for your sins and rose again (Romans 10:9-10).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4973\" data-end=\"5039\">\n<p data-start=\"4975\" data-end=\"5039\">Be baptized as a public declaration of your faith (Acts 2:38).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5040\" data-end=\"5123\">\n<p data-start=\"5042\" data-end=\"5123\">Commit to following Jesus, building your life according to God\u2019s Word and Spirit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5125\" data-end=\"5297\">By doing this, you will be part of the living spiritual temple, secure and growing in God\u2019s presence. 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