Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” will enter the kingdom of heaven…

Only those who do the will of my Father in heaven will enter the kingdom of heaven, even if they say to me, “Lord, Lord” (Mt 7:21).

Feelings or mere words are not enough for salvation. God requires of us actions of faith. This means that as a person’s mindset is, so should his words and actions be. God’s rule cannot be acknowledged with empty words alone. To accept it means to subscribe to it with one’s heart, mouth, and actions.

The large and majestic head of Christ is said to be depicted on the facade of the ancient temple in Lubeck. One can see sadness on his face. His eyes speak of silent grief. And below, under the image, there is a significant inscription:

“You call me master, and you do not ask me.
You call me light, and you do not see me.
You call me a liar, yet you do not believe me. You call
I tell you the way, and you do not follow me.
You call me life, and you do not ask me.
You call me wisdom, and you do not listen to me.
You call me rich, and you do not ask me.
You call me righteous, and you do not fear me.
And when I condemn you, do not be surprised at me.”

These are painful reproaches that Christ addresses to everyone, words that awaken conscience.