Matthew 7

2 songs checked against Matthew 7. Each proof shows the passage, what the song does with it, and whether you can sing it. Read the whole chapter: Bible Gateway ↗ · Bible Hub ↗

Matthew 7:9-11 · “Good Good Father” · Housefires (feat. Pat Barrett)

NOT A QUOTE “Good Good Father” Housefires (feat. Pat Barrett) Matthew 7:9-11 Sing it. It quotes nothing, never says it is scripture, and its paired declarations are ones the text makes: a good Father who gives, children who are loved. Jesus reasons his way to that conclusion in Matthew 7. The song starts there.

✓ Never says it is quoting, and both of its paired declarations are ones scripture makes: the Father gives good things to those who ask (Matthew 7:11), and believers are loved children of God (1 John 3:1, the publisher's own cross-reference)

⚠ The passage argues and the song declares. Jesus proves the Father's goodness from the giving of fathers who are evil, and the how-much-more is the persuasive part. The song carries the conclusion without the engine

Matthew 7:24-27 · “Firm Foundation (He Won't)” · Cody Carnes

NOT A QUOTE “Firm Foundation (He Won't)” Cody Carnes Matthew 7:24-27 Sing it. Nothing here is quoting, and the trust it expresses is well founded. Just know Matthew 7's rock is obedience to Jesus' words, which is a different point from the one the song is making.

✓ Never says it is quoting: no reference, no verse framing, nothing presented as scripture

⚠ Matthew 7's rock is acting on Jesus' words. The song's rock is Christ's faithfulness, which is a different fill for the same picture

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