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NASB | Matthew 7:22 "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 7:22 "Many will say to Me on that day [when I judge them], 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, and driven out demons in Your name, and done many miracles in Your name?' |
Bible Question:
These people are denied entry to kingdom of God because they never really knew the Lord. Were they ones who were deceived? Were did they get their power to cast out demons from? Does Satin or the Antichrist have power to use the lords’ name to perform miracles? I noticed some good comments on the 1/2/02 posts. One offered the idea that they were actually trying to lie on that Day of Judgment. Another more scary idea, yet as feasible, was that they believed in a 'false Jesus' using his name only but not his reality (maybe having the form of Godliness but denying the power thereof?). When I say Scary, I worry about many preachers, men of God, faith healers, etc. who have really come to believe they are anointed by the Lord and in fact may not be. That's a kind of fear that any Christian should be afraid. Any comments. |
Bible Answer: Greetings www! You wrote:"I worry about many preachers, men of God, faith healers, etc. who have really come to believe they are anointed by the Lord and in fact may not be. That's a kind of fear that any Christian should be afraid. Any comments." Please read the following Scriptures: Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men's hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. 1 Cor 4:5 It is written:'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.' So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way. Romans 14:11-13 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:12-14 Don't "worry" about THEM - just be sure that YOUR motives are pure and God-honoring! You don't have to give an account or answer to God for THEM, but you will have to give an account of what YOU have chosen! God's Word assures us that God will give each man according to what his deeds deserve. "I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve." Jer 17:10 And for those who lead others astray - woe unto them! Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin. So watch yourselves.If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him." Luke 17:1-3 I hope these words encourage your walk with the Lord, may He find YOU faithful at His appearing! Blessings in Jesus! Mommapbs |