Matthew Ch. 7 Verses 12-23
The Golden Rule : Treat others the way
you would have them treat you: this sums
the law and the prophets.
Enter through the narrow gate.
The gate that leads to damnation is
wide , the road is clear, and many choose
to travel it. But how narrow is the gate
that leads to life, how rough the road, and
how few there are who find it !
Be on your guard against false prophets,
who come to you in sheep's clothing but
underneath are wolves on the prowl. You will
know them by their deeds. Do you ever pick
grapes from thorn bushes , or figs from
prickly plants? Never ! Any sound tree bears
good fruit . Every tree that does not bear good
fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
You can tell a tree by its fruit. None of those
who cry out, 'Lord , Lord,' will enter the
kingdom of God but only the one who does
the will of my Father in heaven. When
that day comes, many will plead with me,
Lord' , Lord, have we not prophesied in
your name? Have we not exorcised demons
by its power ? Did we not do many miracles
in your name as well? Then I will declare
to them solemnly, I never knew you. Out
of my sight, you evildoers !"
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