
This episode discusses the importance of knowing God and doing His will as essential for entering the kingdom of heaven.
Knowing and Doing In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talks a lot about relationship--with Him and with each other. He says something very poignant toward the end of His message: “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” ( Matt. 7:21 , NKJV). Jesus explains that some will call out to Him and clearly know about Him without really knowing Him . Of course, seeking knowledge is important, and the Bible tells us that God’s people could be destroyed because of a lack of knowledge of God and because they have rejected their knowledge of Him ( Hos. 4:1 , 6 , 10 ). We should never downplay the importance of timeless biblical truth. But if such knowledge doesn’t change us and deepen our commitment and our walk with God, it’s of no use. “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent” ( John 17:3 , NKJV). Jesus stated that the prerequisite of entering heaven is to do the will of God and ultimately to know God--for we can’t do His will without knowing Him. This is the defining factor and a very reasonable expectation. If your children say they love you…
Books & works: Sermon on the Mount, Bible, John 17:3, Matt. 7:21, Hos. 4:1, 6, 10
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