--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord…" description: "\"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\" — Bible" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/df5/bible-141_father_not-every-one-that-saith-unto-me-lord-lo_2432673.jpg" --- # Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter… ![“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” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/df5/bible-141_father_not-every-one-that-saith-unto-me-lord-lo_2432673.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/df5/bible-141_father_not-every-one-that-saith-unto-me-lord-lo_2432673.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/df5/bible-141_father_not-every-one-that-saith-unto-me-lord-lo_2432673.jpg) > “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” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Only those who act on divine will, not merely acknowledge it, enter heaven. **In simple terms:** Faith must be lived, not just spoken. Key Takeaway Live out your faith. Themes faith obedience heaven belief Mood contemplative hopeful Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - prayer - charitable acts - ethical living - daily devotion Key Concepts Christian doctrine spiritual practice Questions to Reflect On - What actions demonstrate your faith? - How do you discern the will of your Father? 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