Matthew 7:21–23 reminds us that outward works alone are not enough to please God. Jesus warns that not everyone who calls Him “Lord” will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who do the will of the Father. Many will claim to have prophesied, cast out demons, and performed miracles in His name, yet He will say, “I never knew you.” This passage points us back to the importance of a pure heart and pure motives. God desires obedience rooted in love, sincerity, and relationship—not empty actions or surface-level faith. Following Christ means aligning our hearts with His will, examining our motives, and living in genuine connection with Him. A pure heart is one that seeks God above recognition, status, or performance, choosing humility, integrity, and devotion over appearance.