Matthew 7:21-23

Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father 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 perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Matthew 7 · Words of Christ are set in red.

2 songs meet this passage

  • “Used to tell me you'd pray for me”

    Burning Down · Alex Warren

    strains against Matthew 7:21-23

    Jesus warns of those who invoke spiritual language while their hearts aim elsewhere; the song names this exact hypocrisy but stops at exposing it rather than entrusting judgment to God.

  • “Got to blame in on Jesus (Hashtag blessed)”

    24K Magic · Bruno Mars

    strains against Matthew 7:21

    Invoking Jesus as a punchline for lavish spending trivializes what it means to actually call on His name.

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