Concerning self-deception

A deep analysis of Matthew 7:21–23 exploring faith, self-deception, and true discipleship, applying biblical lessons to modern life. Written for HRE4M1-4 by Jovin Singh Nagra.

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Nagra 1Jovin Singh NagraMrs. FernandesHRE4M1-411/29/2023Concerning Self DeceptionThe modem world often holds■onto the misguided notion that scripture of thepast can no longer apply to our so-called advanced world. In truth, passages written inscripture such as the Bible still hold unparalleled power and truth today. One such examplecan be found in the passage. "Not everyone who says to me. 'Lord. Lord,' will enter thekingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. On that daymany will say to me. 'Lord. Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons inyour name, and do many deeds of power in your name?1Then I will declare to them. 'I neverknew you; go away from me. you evildoers.1(_VewRevised Standard Version CatholicEdition Bible,Matthew 7:21-23). By breaking the passage into components and anab.’zingtheir messages, it can be seen how the subtle nuances bring in a complete message to befollowed. By studying the deeper meanings said by Jesus in line 21. unraveling the travestyHe had called out in line 22 and understanding His response in line 23. we can becomeknowledgeable about ourselves as creations of God and our true purpose even as we navigatea modem world far detached to the times the Bible was writtenVerse 21In the first verse, we can anab,-ze the contexts literally and contextually as observedfrom multiple translations such as; "Not everyone who says to me. 'Lord, Lord? will enterthe kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven." (_VewRevised Standard Version Catholic Edition Bible.Matthew 7:21), "Knowing the correctpassword—saying 'Master. Master.' for instance—isn't going to get you anywhere with me.

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