The Will to Christianity
Why do you call me "Lord, Lord," and not do what I tell you? -St. Luke 6:46 Not every one who says to me, "Lord, Lord," shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 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?" And then will I declare to them, "I never knew you; depart from me, you evil doers." -St. Matthew 7:21-23 The manner in which Our Lord ends his statement is chilling or should be. Here Christ is telling us that even the doing of great works in His Name does not warrant eternal life with Him. It's more than that, too. People who consider themselves to be His faithful followers and who are performing great works in His Name, Our Lord is calling evil doers. I cast out demons in your name. I never knew you, evil doer. I prophesy in your name. I never knew you,...