Posted September 13, 2026, by Timothy

My heart aches for the fake Christians who Jesus will spit out of his mouth on judgment day.

Here is scripture that makes my heart heavy for the MAGA crowd, of which I was once a member.

Matthew 7:22–23 teaches that impressive religious works—prophecy, exorcism, miracles—are not proof of genuine discipleship; Jesus rejects these people because He “never knew” them, meaning they lacked true obedience and relationship with Him.

Overview of the Passage

In Matthew 7:22–23, Jesus describes people who call Him “Lord” and claim powerful ministries done “in His name,” yet He declares: “I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.” This appears at the climax of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus contrasts outward religiosity with authentic righteousness.

Key Themes

1. Outward Works vs. Inward Reality

• The individuals prophesy, cast out demons, and perform miracles.

• These are genuine religious activities, but Jesus exposes that such works can be done without true obedience or relationship.

• Commentaries emphasize that even miraculous deeds are not evidence of salvation.

2. “I Never Knew You” — Meaning

• In Scripture, “knowing” implies intimate relationship, not mere awareness.

• Jesus’ statement means they were never His true disciples, despite appearances.

• This aligns with the biblical theme that God desires obedience and relationship, not performance.

3. Workers of Lawlessness

• Their works were impressive but not rooted in submission to God’s will.

• They acted independently of Christ’s lordship, making their deeds “lawless.”

• Some commentaries note they used Jesus’ name without truly submitting to Him.

4. The Context: Final Judgment

• “On that day” refers to the final judgment.

• Jesus presents Himself as the Judge—a striking claim of divine authority.

• The passage warns that verbal confession (“Lord, Lord”) is insufficient without obedience.

Summary

Matthew 7:22–23 warns that religious activity—even powerful, supernatural ministry—cannot substitute for genuine obedience and relationship with Christ. True discipleship is measured by doing the Father’s will, not by outward displays of spirituality.

If this offends you, GOOD! search your Bible and pray for guidance. I did, and was changed enough to be brave enough to create the website you are reading.