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G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 7:1-29

After thus enunciating the laws of the Kingdom, and bringing men into the realm of direct dealing with God, the King authoritatively set up the standard of judgment. No man is to be his brother's judge. He cannot, first because he can never know all the facts of the case, and, further, because '' his own need is so great that any time occupied in censorious criticism is so much taken from the all-important work of attending to his own "beam." And yet there is to be discrimination in dealing... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Matthew 7:1-29

The Sermon on the Mount (Continued) Matthew 7:1-29 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. A command. God not only requests but definitely commands us, that we should not judge one another. There is probably no sin quite as common among Christian people, as the sin of judging others. There are, indeed, few sins that have as much evil effect upon others, as does this sin. The Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 4:2 : "It is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful." That is true, but it is not for us... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:15-21

BEWARE!‘Beware of false prophets.… 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 which is in heaven.’ Matthew 7:15-Ecclesiastes : The Sermon on the Mount ends with four remarkable warnings. Only the last three are included in the passage read. To grasp the full meaning of these, however, we must take notice of the first of the four, which is the key to the whole passage. I. Beware of the crowd.—‘Enter ye in by the... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 7:21

NOMINAL DISCIPLESHIP‘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 which is in heaven.’ Matthew 7:21 These words are familiar to us from their place among the offertory sentences in the Communion Service. Experience points to a broad correspondence between what men do and what they are; and, therefore, action is the true test of character upon the whole. It is very tolerable to most of us, to hear classes of... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:13-27

Exhortation to Choose the Right Way and Produce Good Fruit by Full Obedience to His Words So As To Enter Into Life and Avoid Destruction (7:13-27). We now move on to the application part of the Sermon, and we soon find that it is applied with a punch. For from here to Matthew 7:27, in contrast with His opening words in Matthew 5:3-16, where it was solely God acting in blessing on His people that was emphasised, Jesus now puts what He has said against the background, first of calls to life... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:21

Not every one who says to me, Lord, Lord, Will enter into the Kingly Rule of Heaven, But he who does the will of my Father, Who is in heaven. Note how this echoes the Lord’s Prayer. ‘Hallowed be Your Name (Lord, Lord), Your Kingly Rule come (will enter into the Kingly Rule of Heaven), your will be done (he who does the will of My Father), on earth as it is in Heaven (Who is in Heaven).’ It is those who in response to this prayer have entered under His Kingly Rule, and have commenced doing His... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:21-23

It Is Not Enough To Say ‘Lord, Lord’. The Test Of Men Is Found In Doing The Will Of God (7:21-23). Jesus now widens His words to include all who profess to be disciples. He declares that a man may be totally orthodox in what he says, but that that is not enough. The true test of whether a man is acceptable to God will come out in his life. A faith that does not result in obedience is no faith at all (compare Romans 6:1-2; James 1:22-24; James 2:14-16; James 2:26). These are solemn words of... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:13-27

Matthew 7:13-Daniel : . Epilogue.— Warnings and exhortations close the new Law, like the old ( Exodus 23:20 ff.). Matthew 7:13 f. The Two Gates and the Two Ways ( Luke 13:24).— The picture is based on Jeremiah 21:8, and is frequent in Jewish and Christian writings. The way that leads to life (the word has eschatological force) involves difficulties and tribulation ( cf. Acts 14:22). Matthew 7:15-Isaiah : . Fruit the Test of Profession.— Lk. ( Luke 6:43-1 Corinthians :; Luke 13:26 f.) speaks... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Matthew 7:21

Some that say unto Christ, Lord, Lord, shall be saved, being the true disciples of Christ; but every one that owneth Christ by an external profession as his Lord, every one that prayeth, though he doth it often, and with some appearing zeal and importunity, shall not be saved, nor doth by it approve himself a true disciple of Christ; but he alone who doth endeavour to fulfil the whole will of God, both by faith and holiness, Romans 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; James 1:22,James 1:23. True religion... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Matthew 7:13-23

CRITICAL NOTESMatthew 7:13. Destruction.—The word implies, not annihilation, but waste (Matthew 26:8; Mark 14:4), perdition, i.e. the loss of all that makes existence precious. I question whether a single passage can be adduced in which it means, in relation to material things, more than the breaking up of their outward form and beauty, or, in spiritual things, more than what may be described as the wretchedness of a wasted life (Plumptre).Matthew 7:14. Narrow is the way.—Literally, pressed or... read more

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