"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. - Matt 7:21 NIV
Over and over again, Jesus makes it very clear that it is the heart that will be judged, not the actions.
Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. - Matt 6:1
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. - Matt 6:6
But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, - Matt 6:17
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. - Matt 6:19
...do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? - Matt 7:25
Do not judge, or you too will be judged. - Matt. 7:1
'There are a lot of false prophets out there', Jesus says. 'They say the right things, but instead they are just waiting for an opportunity to rob people of earthly treasures. They are just ferocious wolves in sheep's clothing. Don't go running after them or what they can offer.' But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. - Matt. 6:33
The wise person can see the difference between the two kingdoms: the one of this world and the kingdom of heaven. The wise man puts his foundation down in the kingdom of heaven, one that is available to all. "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. - Matt 7:7-8 NIV
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