Title: the danger of self-deception on earth and in eternity.
Matthew 7:21-23 calling Jesus Lord and doing outward works are not enough for salvation: The people Jesus addresses are actively performing religious things in His name—prophesying, casting out demons, and doing mighty works and refusing to be worked on by the carpenter to keep their own house in order they know about it because they are helping others get their house in order. Self deception is satan spiritual warfare tactic against those that are being self deceived. 
"Lawlessness": Translates the Greek word anomia. Rather than living by Jehovah standards and grace, they were acting independently of Jehovah will.
What is the "Will of the Father"?In biblical context, yahweh,  defines the core of "doing the Father's will" as having saving faith in the Son (John 6:40). True believers are those who trust in Christ’s righteousness and exhibit a transformed life marked by love and obedience.
The Rejection ("I Never Knew You")When these individuals souls ask why they are being turned away, Jesus explicitly says, "I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness."
Divine story time.
Jesus highlights a terrifying reality: some souls will arrive at the Final Judgment convinced they are saved. They call Him "Lord, Lord" and list impressive spiritual resumes, but their spiritual hearts their mind do not belong to Him. Their works were done for their own glory or out of mere religious duty rather than a true, loving relationship with Elohim.
Matthew 7:21-23 the context of this passage focuses on distinguishing between true faith and false professions:
Revelation: Elohim want us to learn how to be ministry, doing ministry living in iniquity ain’t ABBA FATHER will that is satan will only those that are being ministry will enter the kingdom of ABBA FATHER is what we was told by the word Matthew 7:21-23 Elohim told us that we must stand on our farm  foundation His word as stated in Matthew 7:24.
Reflecting on the issue of self-deception in spiritual life, I've noticed that many people equate religious activity with genuine faith. However, Matthew 7:21-23 challenges this assumption by showing that outward works, even impressive ones like prophesying or exorcisms, can be empty if the heart is not truly transformed. From personal experience, this passage has encouraged me to examine my motivations deeply—am I serving God out of obligation, ego, or true love? The Greek word "anomia," translated as "lawlessness," stood out to me as an indicator of acting independently of God's will. It reminds us that faith without submission to God's standards is incomplete. True followers trust in Christ’s righteousness and demonstrate love and obedience, which is crucial for salvation, as John 6:40 also affirms. The phrase "I never knew you" is both sobering and convicting. It compels me to not only engage in ministry but to cultivate a heartfelt relationship with God. Many are busy doing ministry work, yet if we neglect our own spiritual state, we risk deceiving ourselves into thinking we are right with God when we are not. This passage urges constant reflection and openness to God's "carpenter-like" work of shaping our hearts. In everyday life, I've seen how easy it is to get caught up in religious performance or appearance. The key takeaway is that genuine faith is reflected in transformed lives marked by love and obedience, not merely religious credentials or activities. For those seeking to avoid the trap of self-deception, standing firmly on the foundation of God's Word, as Matthew 7:24 advises, is essential. This foundation protects us from the destructive consequences of spiritual lawlessness and leads us into a true, saving relationship with the Father.
