Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Mere words will not save you. Saying Lord, Lord means nothing without obedience; Christ established a religion of power, not empty profession. He judges the heart, and He will reject those whose actions contradict their claims, however loud their verbal devotion.
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Commenting on Matthew 7:21-29
Many will claim entrance to heaven on the ground of miracles worked or prophecies spoken, but power to work miracles carries no necessary connexion with piety. God may as readily grant such power to a wicked man as skill to a wicked physician; it is His own power displayed through another's agency. Moral character is not bound up in the gift.
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Bare profession of Christianity without its practice is worthless ground for hope of salvation. Many who have prophesied in His name, cast out devils, and done wonderful works shall then perish as evil workers. Gifts, however extraordinary and miraculous, are not sufficient evidence for heaven; grace is the temple that sanctifies all the gold of gifts.
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