Matthew 7:21

“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 which is in heaven.”

"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 which is in heaven." - Matthew 7:21
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What does Matthew 7:21 mean?

Matthew 7:21 (KJV) reads, "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 which is in heaven." This verse is part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, where he delivers profound teachings to the multitudes…

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Beyond the Words: Living the Will of the Father

The verse Matthew 7:21 reminds us of a sobering truth about our faith and our relationship with God: "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 which is in heaven." Here, Jesus emphasizes that…

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A Prayer for True Commitment and Obedience

Dear Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment of prayer, I come before You with a heart full of reverence and humility, seeking to understand the depth of Your Word. I reflect upon the profound truth found in Matthew 7:21, which cautions us that not everyone who calls upon Your…

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Matthew 7:21-23
Matthew 7:21 - "¶ 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 which is in heaven."
Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
Matthew 7:21-23 - "Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’"
"Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’" - Matthew 7:21-23
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Matthew 21:7 - "And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon."
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"And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon." - Matthew 21:7
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