Only Doers Enter the Kingdom
Matthew 7:21 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Matthew 7 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
Not everyone who calls Jesus 'Lord' will enter heaven; only those who actually do the will of the Father in heaven. This verse points to inner obedience over mere words.
Neville's Inner Vision
Viewed through the Neville Goddard lens, the kingdom of heaven is a state of consciousness, not a distant locale. Merely saying 'Lord, Lord' is an empty confession unless it is accompanied by inner alignment—doing the will of the Father within. The Father’s will is the discipline of living as the I AM in expression, choosing thoughts and feelings that reflect divine intention. When you repeatedly assume you're already in harmony with that will, your inner world reforms; you begin to see the outer world respond in kind. The entry question becomes: do you live as the one who does the will? If yes, the kingdom is present here and now. If no, you remain attached to words without inner conviction. The shift is voluntary and immediate, accomplished by a simple revision of your state of consciousness and the feeling that you are doing the will now.
Practice This Now
Close your eyes and choose one ordinary action; revise the scene in your mind, seeing yourself already doing the Father's will and feeling it as real. Let that feeling guide your next moment.
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