My transparent moment.
I remember working in ministry with children then the pastor selected me to start a Bible study i was smoking marijuana and living in sin i did not think about my behavior the children was being helped. The adults was being helped in 1998. I started preaching on the transit system in Brooklyn New York from Brooklyn to the Bronx from the Bronx back to Brooklyn seven days a week. People was clapping singing, excepting Jesus as they Lord and personal savior i was a white shirt lost preacher people tell me all the time that they work in ministry when i ask, how is they behavior that’s when the conversation ends people think doing ministry that they are good with ABBA FATHER I’ve been down that road it’s all about being ministry not doing ministry when i look back over my life it blows my mind that i was deceived for years i was not thinking about Yahweh or my precious lost soul. I’m thankful that Yahweh never turned His back on me or decided to do me like i was doing Him after being delivered from self-deception the Holy Spirit taught me that He will use us and refuse us the new Jerusalem if that’s what we want.
Thought.
Living a holy life style not popular sad but true.
Matthew 7:21-23 KJV
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Many will say to 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 done many wonderful works?
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Divine story time.
Matthew 7:21-23 is a sober warning within the Sermon on the Mount where Yahweh declares that mere verbal confession ("Lord, Lord") or1 miraculous works do not guarantee heaven. True discipleship requires obedience to the Father's will and an intimate, personal relationship with Yahweh, rather than relying on self-righteous deeds.
The Lord told me a few years ago that Matthew 7:21-23 is a divine excuse that He won’t listen to at His judgment seat He’s letting us know before our souls arrive at His judgment seat.
Romans 1:20
For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.
Divine story time.
Romans 1:20 argues that Elohim invisible attributes—eternal power and divine nature—are clearly visible through creation, leaving humanity "without excuse" for not knowing or worshipping Him. It is part of Paul’s argument regarding the necessity of the gospel, highlighting that people have suppressed this natural knowledge of Elohim and are therefore under divine judgment we can’t be who we used to be, and who Yahweh want us to be at the same time I will be behavior must be changed.
Romans 12:2
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Divine story time.
Romans 12:2 calls believers to avoid conforming to the world's corrupt values and instead undergo a mind renewal to align with Elohim will. It functions as the practical application of Paul's theology, bridging his previous arguments on mercy (chapters 1–11) to instructions on living as a holy, "living sacrifice".
When the Holy Spirit introduce me to this verse, I was like wow Yahweh said that.
2 Peter 2:21
It would be better if they had never known the way to righteousness than to know it and then reject the command they were given to live a holy life.
Divine story time.
2 Peter 2:21 states it is better never to have known the "way of righteousness" (the Gospel) than to know it and turn away from the "holy commandment"
(Christ-ian moral truth). The context is a severe warning against false teachers who lure believers back into immoral, worldly lifestyles, resulting in a worse final state for those they deceive that was me. I met this young lady in a meeting then we started leaving Bible study to go have sex out of wedlock.
Reflecting on the journey of faith shared here, I find it resonates deeply with many personal experiences of wrestling with sin and the call to holiness. The author’s story illustrates a powerful truth: ministry is not merely about activity or appearance but about genuine transformation and obedience to God's will. From my own experience, the struggle to align behavior with spiritual beliefs is ongoing but essential. The warning in Matthew 7:21-23 resonates as a sobering reminder that verbal professions or outward works alone don’t secure entrance into heaven. I’ve witnessed many earnestly involved in ministry who struggle with this tension—knowing the Scriptures yet falling short in personal holiness. What truly struck me was the idea that God will use us but can also refuse entry to the New Jerusalem if we cling to self-deception. Romans 1:20 reminds us of the evident nature of God's power and divine qualities revealed through creation, which leaves us without excuse. Recognizing this compelled me to examine my life choices carefully. The ongoing process of renewal Paul speaks of in Romans 12:2—being transformed by the renewing of the mind—is a daily commitment that requires surrendering worldly behaviors and thought patterns. From personal experience, resisting the norms around us and conforming to holy living often feels unpopular or countercultural. However, the encouragement to be a 'living sacrifice' is a life-changing mandate. The testimony about falling into sin despite knowing the way of righteousness (2 Peter 2:21) is honest and relatable; it’s a reminder of the grace we constantly need. In my own walk, there have been moments of deception and failure, but also of deliverance and renewal through the Holy Spirit’s guidance. The key is not perfection but continual repentance and reliance on God’s transforming power. Like the author, I am grateful for God’s unending mercy and the reminder that true ministry starts with who we are, not just what we do. To those reading, remember that feeding sin only strengthens it—just as the included image’s message warns about sin’s consuming nature. The more we feed sinful habits, the more they dominate us until they devour our spiritual vitality. Yet, through surrender to God and a life committed to His commands, transformation is possible. This journey takes honesty, humility, and persistent faith, but it leads to a life that reflects God's glory rather than fleeting human approval.
