Understanding the Sermon on the Mount: The Danger of Self-Deception and Obedience in Matthew 7
Explore the teachings from the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on the dangers of self-deception and the importance of obedience as emphasized in Matthew 7:21-23. Reflect on the significance of truly knowing the Lord and the perils of practicing lawlessness to avoid self-deception. Dive into lessons from King Saul's disobedience and learn the value of honest self-examination to prevent deception in spiritual matters.
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Studies in the Sermon on the Mount
The Danger of Self-Deception Matthew 7:21-23
Entrance Requires Obedience Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven (Matthew 7:21). Luke 6:46 James 1:21-22 1 Peter 1:22 Hebrews 5:9
The Tragedy of Self-Deception Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name? And then I will declare to them, I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness! Matthew 7:22-23
The Tragedy of Self-Deception There is no substitution for true obedience (1 Samuel 15:20-23). King Saul did his own will, obeying the parts he wanted to obey. What Saul called obedience God called stubbornness and rebellion. We prevent self-deception with honest self-examination (2 Cor. 13:5).
Are We Known By the Lord? I Never Knew You 2 Tim. 2:19; Matt. 18:3 Depart From Me Matt. 25:41 You Who Practice Lawlessness 1 John 3:4; Matt. 23:27-28
