There's a lot of Christian influencers out there that claim this is the scariest passage
in the Bible.
Matthew 7 22 states, Many will say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied
in thy name, and in thy name have cast out devils, and in thy name have done many wonderful
works.
And I will profess unto them, I never knew you, depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
But is it really that scary?
Well, based upon the context, it's only scary if you're trusting in your works to save you,
like this person is doing right here.
Notice he doesn't say in verse 22, Lord, Lord, have we not believed on Jesus Christ
and placed our faith in him alone for salvation?
Instead, he begins to list off his works as proof that he merits the kingdom of God, that
he prophesies in his name, performs exorcisms, and just generally does many wonderful works,
demonstrating conclusively that the greatest of works still can't save you.
The Bible says in Ephesians 2 verse 8 through 9, For by grace are you saved through faith,
and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should
boast.
Isn't that scary?