In verse 24 of 3 Nephi 14 (and in Matthew 7), Christ says that "whoso heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon a rock-"
So, if we go backwards into the chapter, we can list the "sayings" he is talking about:
1. Don't judge - because as you judge, so shall you be judged.
2. Give not that which is holy unto the dogs nor pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet and then they... rend you (tear you apart with violence). Very Interesting!!
3. Ask, seek and knock (to receive, find and be open unto).
4. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
5. Enter at the straight gate.
6. Beware of false prophets (you shall know them by their fruits). Also Interesting!
7. Do the will of the Father.
The list could potentially continue if we assume that what Christ asked the 12 apostles also helps to build upon His rock.
8. Do alms unto the poor - in private.
9. Pray privately, use the Lord's Prayer as a pattern.
10. Forgive others.
11. Fast in secret.
12. Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.
13. Let your eye be single.
14. Seek first the kingdom of God and don't worry about what to put on the table, God will provide.
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