Jesus speaks a strong warning to each of us in Matthew 7:21-23.
21 “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. 22 On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ 23 But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’
There are far too many who even identify as Christians that have not truly accepted Jesus Christ in their hearts. They accept Him in name, perhaps go to church, maybe volunteer and even do good works. However, only those who actually do the will of God will enter heaven.
If you identify with Christ, I encourage you to spend time studying His word and changing your behaviors to become more like Him and less like the world. It is a hard road, as it was for Jesus. It is not typically a comfortable walk from a worldly perspective but when we walk with the Lord we can find joy in living as He commands.
Want to evaluate if you are “on the path” to heaven? The Bible provides the answers. You may start by reviewing devotions from the category “Am I On The Path?” on our website home page. (On the sidebar for computer users and by scrolling down on home page on mobile devices).
Understanding your eternal destination while you still have time to make corrections is important… make time for it.
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