The Danger of Formality and Hypocrisy
G. Burder. Matthew 7:21 Not every one that said to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven… 1. That in the great day there will be an earnest desire in many to enter into the kingdom of heaven. 2. A mere profession of religion will then be found insufficient. 3. All true and obedient believers will be admitted into the heavenly kingdom. (G. Burder.) Parallel Verses KJV: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. WEB: Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.