The Danger of Self-Deception (Matthew 7:21-23- Sermon on the Mount Series)

Jesus tells us in Matthew 7:21-23 not everyone who calls Him Lord will enter the kingdom of Heaven. How do we know if we are known by Jesus? How do we know if we are self-deceived? Is our profession merely verbal or intellectual knowledge, or are we those who are truly converted?  When we call Jesus Lord, do we desire to submit to Him as Lord and do as He tells us to do from a heart that has been changed and given new motives and desires? Is there a love for the Lord and His Word and His people?  Matthew 7:21-23: 21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' 23 And then will I declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.' RESOURCES MENTIONED: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. All episodes in the Sermon on the Mount Series on the blog Spotify Sermon on the Mount Playlist Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by Martyn Lloyd Jones Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary by Marci Ferrell SOCIAL: Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube & Instagram Subscribe to Thankful Homemaker Newsletter & Free Library of Resources Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App  Thankful Homemaker Merchandise