The phrase "I never knew you" resonates as one of the most impactful passages in the Bible. It's found in Matthew chapter 7, where Jesus starkly reveals that using His name for self-glory has no place in eternity. Jesus isn't a means to an end; He's not a tool for personal gain.
Our connection with God is about abiding and relationship, not transaction. God isn't a vending machine; He's the omnipotent creator. Jesus paved the way for an unbroken relationship with God, a gift of salvation. Our purpose is to worship God as a child does a loving parent, seeking a profound relationship that bears fruit.
Through the Holy Spirit, we've been gifted with the power to further Jesus' ministry on earth. These gifts are meant to glorify the Son and exalt the Father continually, not for personal gain.
God desires a relationship. What are you seeking?
"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. 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 7:21-23 (NKJV)
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