“And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.'”
— Matthew 7:23 NASB1995
🚪 Shut Out of the Kingdom
There are few verses as sobering as this one. It shows that Jesus cares not just about belief, but obedience. Not just knowing about Him, but walking with Him.
Lawlessness means living as though God’s commands don’t matter—even while using His name. But in the Kingdom, true love is expressed through obedience.
🕊 Ante-Nicene Insight:
The early Christians were known for their moral purity and faithfulness, even under persecution. They obeyed Christ not to be seen, but because they truly knew and loved Him.
💭 Reflect:
- Am I living in obedience or self-deception?
- What areas of my life need to come under Christ’s rule?
✨ Prayer:
Lord, I don’t want to hear those words. Help me walk in holiness, not in name only, but in truth. Amen.
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I’m a follower of Christ, learning daily to walk the narrow path laid out in His Word. Through Rooted & Raised: Anchoring Women & Children in Christ, I simply seek to point others back to Scripture, tested by the Holy Spirit, lived out in faith, and anchored in truth.
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