There once was a man who bought some land
To build a house quickly was his plan
He built it tall and he made it grand
But he built it on the sand
Well the winds blew and the rain did fall
And the floods knocked down all of his walls
He cried in the sand where his house once sat
What a fool I was to build a house like that
What a fool he was to build a house like that
But his neighbour was a careful man
Who did not want his house on sand
He knew that his would never flop
‘Cause he built it on the rock
Well the winds blew and the rain did fall
And the floods crashed all around his walls
But safe in his house on the rock he sat
How wise I was to build a house like that
How wise he was to build a house like that
Song Meaning
This song retells Jesus’ parable of two builders. Hearing and obeying His words is like building on rock; hearing without obedience is like building on sand.
Biblical Message
Matthew 7:24–27 is the direct source for the houses, rain, floods, rock, and sand. James 1:22 reinforces the call to be doers of the word, not hearers only.
Reflection
A stable life is built through practiced obedience, not admiration alone. Choose one teaching of Jesus to put into action.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Two Houses”?
This song retells Jesus’ parable of two builders. Hearing and obeying His words is like building on rock; hearing without obedience is like building on sand.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Matthew 7:24–27 is the direct source for the houses, rain, floods, rock, and sand. James 1:22 reinforces the call to be doers of the word, not hearers only.
When can this song be used in worship?
It suits children’s worship, discipleship, and teaching on obedience.