Matthew 7:26 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And everyone that heareth these sayings of mine (in the attitude of discipleship), and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand - denoting a loose foundation-that of an empty profession and mere external services.