BigJim

I screwed up. I mentioned that some Xians were headed for hell, and I quoted Matt 3:16. I have no idea what I was trying to quote, but obviously that is the wrong verse. Possibly I was trying to quote the verse that says believers should not parade their religion around, but instead pray quietly, but I'm not even positive of that. Can anyone help me with the verse I'm looking for?

Thanks.

Peter Kirby

Matthew 7 (Darby)
21 Not every one who says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but he that does the will of my Father who is in the heavens.
22 Many shall say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied through *thy* name, and through *thy* name cast out demons, and through *thy* name done many works of power?
23 and then will I avow unto them, I never knew you. Depart from me, workers of lawlessness.

Matthew 6 (Darby)
5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets so that they should appear to men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
6 But *thou*, when thou prayest, enter into thy chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who sees in secret will render [it] to thee.

best,
Peter Kirby

BigJim

Thanks Peter, Matt 6:5-6 was what I was looking for.