Matthew 22:11-14 ESV
“But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment. 12 And he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment? ’ And he was speechless. 13 Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot and cast him into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. ’ 14 For many are called, but few are chosen.”
In this parable Jesus seems to be telling us it is not enough to answer the call only. It is necessary to clothe ourselves in a manner that only comes through obedience. Saying yes superficially or without intention does not result in salvation. The king addresses the man as "friend", but the fact remains that he does not belong at the feast. Many will cry "Lord, Lord!", but He will say "I never knew you". To know The Lord is to be known by The Lord. All who call on the name of The Lord will be saved. We call through obedience and we love Him in the same way.
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