"If people knew when they would die—even if it's 10 years from now—they would live a completely different life towards God and towards people." In this powerful and timely message from his "Instead" series, Apostle Shane Wall shares a profound revelation directly from the Holy Spirit that challenges the way we view our faith, our time on Earth, and our relationships with others. Through a deep dive into the Greek translation of Matthew 7:21-23, Apostle Shane uncovers a sobering truth: We can use the name of Jesus to prophesy, cast out devils, and perform mighty works, yet still hear the words, "I never knew you." What does it truly mean when Jesus says this? The answer lies in the Greek transliteration: He never acknowledged us as belonging to Him. Why? Because of a lack of love. In this sermon, you will discover: The True Mindset of a Believer: How knowing the urgency of our days changes how we live and prioritize God. The Definition of Agapao: Why biblical love is not a temporary feeling, but a daily decision to prefer God's will and prefer others over ourselves. The Danger of Grudges: How holding on to offense directly distances us from the Father's forgiveness (Matthew 6). The Ultimate Secret: Why great works and powerful ministries mean nothing without a heart that genuinely loves people. Watch, listen, and let the Holy Spirit examine your heart. It’s time to move past a surface-level profession of "Lord, Lord" and step into a life of true obedience, preference, and love. Here are the author's notes from this week's message: Love is the Secret 21 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 7:21-23 KJV *- Jesus' followers salute Him as the Messiah, whose authority they acknowledge—by its repetition showing their earnestness (sincerity and intense conviction). *- A verbal profession of “Lord, Lord” without obedience is futile (incapable of producing any useful result; pointless). Why would we work for Him and refuse to pursue closeness with Him? 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matthew 7:21-23 KJV *- The Greek transliteration of His words is, "I never acknowledged you as belonging to Me." *- How can we prophesy, cast out devils, and do many wonderful works, and Jesus still not know us? *- In Scripture, Jesus said to love God, neighbors, enemies, etc.. *- So, are we anything if we can do marvelous and wonderful works with no love? And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:2 KJV By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13:35 KJV *- Without loving others, Jesus does not acknowledge us as belonging to Him. *- Love is the secret to Jesus knowing us. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. *- Also, if you don't love, not only does Jesus not know you, but you don't know God. 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 1 John 4:8-9 KJV *- What is love—agapao? *- to prefer; for believers, preferring to "live through Christ" instead of through our own wills and ways. *- Also, release every grudge, and don't create and hold any more grudges. *- We can use Christ's name, and it works, and still not have love for Him and others. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? Matthew 7:22 KJV *- If you don't love, the same demons you cast out will come out knowing that even though you cast them out, you're on your way to the same Hell they're on their way to. Lifework Assignment: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. John 13:34 KJV Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; Romans 12:10 KJV *- Ask, “Holy Spirit, will You help me to prefer God and others, even my enemies—by only wanting God's will for their lives, instead of my will? Expected Behavior: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. John 13:34 KJV *- ⚠️If you live in direct disobedience to the King’s commandments, you distance yourself from having any relationship with the King.