One of the most powerful and sobering messages in Scripture comes from Matthew 7:21–23. In it, Jesus makes it clear that good works alone won’t grant us entrance into heaven. What God desires most is not our performance, but our heart a genuine relationship with Him.

It’s not about what we accomplish in His name, but whether we truly know Him and walk closely with Him. Works without intimacy is empty.

Let’s take a deeper look into the wisdom of God’s word and discover what it really means to have a relationship with Him and why, without that connection, even the most impressive works fall short.