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EPISODE · Dec 20, 2025 · 25 MIN

You Can Change Lives and Still Be Lost | The Most Dangerous Person in Church

from Rethink Faith with Nelson Jackson III · host Nelson Jackson III

You can change lives, perform miracles, preach powerful sermons, and still hear "I never knew you." This is the terrifying reality of Matthew 7:23.In this episode, I explain why being USED by God doesn't mean being KNOWN by God.⚠️ WARNING: If you're in ministry, leadership, or have ever spoken about God in front of people, this will shake you.WHAT WE COVER:• The difference between being USED by God and being KNOWN by God• Why Jesus said "I never knew you" to people who performed miracles in His name• 3 biblical examples of people who changed lives and were still condemned:   → Balaam: Prophesied about the Messiah, died fighting God's people   → King Saul: Anointed by God, rejected by God   → Judas: Healed people, cast out demons, betrayed Jesus• How to know if YOU are known by God (not just used by Him)KEY QUOTES:"You can do all the right things and still be on the wrong side of eternity.""The message can be holy. The messenger can be condemned.""Paul wrote half the New Testament and was still afraid of being disqualified. Meanwhile, people today who haven't even written a devotional are certain they're going to heaven."SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:Matthew 7:21-23 | 1 Corinthians 9:27 | 1 Corinthians 8:3 | Numbers 22-24 | 1 Samuel 10, 15 | Galatians 1:8-9THE QUESTION THAT MATTERS:Are you known by God?Not: Do you know about God?Not: Do you work for God?Not: Have you changed lives in God's name?But: Does God know YOU? Has He claimed you as His own?If you're not sure, settle it right now. Not tomorrow. Right now.Be Part of the Conversation:Subscribe to the podcastFind weekly episodes on YouTube [LINK]Join our "Weekly Unlearning" newsletter for exclusive insights and reflections [LINK]

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You can change lives, perform miracles, preach powerful sermons, and still hear "I never knew you." This is the terrifying reality of Matthew 7:23. In this episode, I explain why being USED by God doesn't mean being KNOWN by God. ⚠️ WARNING: If you're in ministry, leadership, or have ever spoken about God in front of people, this will shake you. WHAT WE COVER: • The difference between being USED by God and being KNOWN by God • Why Jesus said "I never knew you" to people who performed miracles...

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