In preparing us for the challenges of the road to kingdom living, Jesus alerts us to two potential hazards that can significantly endanger our way. Having warned us about the prevalence of false prophets – those who have our ear, who shape our belief and behavior, who appear to be in line with God’s truth and God’s will, but are not – he turns his attention to the prevalence of false professions. Those who clearly, even enthusiastically, profess faith in Jesus Christ, but who in the end will not enter the kingdom of heaven. How could that situation possibly exist? What would be the cause, and what are the lessons for us? This morning we’ll consider the significance and meaning of Jesus’ sober warning in Matthew 7:21-23, in a message entitled, “The Hard Truth About False Profession”.
Note: No sermon video posted for 9/19/21 due to technical issues with the recording.
