Who will enter the kingdom of heaven?

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What’s Your Question? for Aug. 18, 2010

Jesus said, “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” (Mt. 7:21). He illustrated what it means to act “in the name” of Christ. Some will say “we prophesied in Your name,” others “we cast out demons in Your name,” and others “we have done wonderful works in Your name,” but Jesus will say “you practice lawlessness” (vs. 22,23). Acts 19:13-17 tells about some Jewish exorcists trying to cast out a demon “in the name of Jesus whom Paul preaches,” but the evil spirit said “Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?” People do not cast out demons today, but many profess to be acting “in the name of Jesus,” while practicing works not authorized by Him.