“For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, 'The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.’” (Acts 4:11)
The foundation, although mostly out of sight, is one of the most integral structures of a house. The cornerstone is the first stone placed in masonry foundations. It is the standard reference point that determines the placement of everything else in a construction project. If the foundation is flawed, the building will have problems--crooked walls, sloping floors, lopsided doorways, etc. You can spend all the money you have on designing, building, and decorating a house, but the issues will still remain.
Jesus is the cornerstone, the standard to which everything else is held. Conforming to anything other than Him for strength and support leads to a misaligned life. When we are grounded in Christ, our foundation is stable. When we are built up in Christ, we grow in faith and discernment. When we are established in Christ, we take part in His legitimacy and integrity.
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