They call me “Lord, Lord” and don’t do what I tell them

In chapter 6 of the book of Luke, verse 46, Jesus addresses a crowd composed of disciples, Gentiles, Jews, and Pharisees. He speaks to them about the evil practices they were carrying out, because they did not obey the Lord in what He commanded them.

Jesus said to them, “And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46). With this, the Lord sets an example to illustrate who is the one who hears His word and obeys it. Such a man is like one who builds a house by digging deep and laying the foundation on the rock. When a great storm arose, it could not destroy it, because that man not only heard but also obeyed.

What, however, happens to the second man Jesus mentions in this example? He too built a house, but its foundation was not on the rock, which is the Word of the Lord, our mighty God. Therefore, when the storm came, the house was destroyed.

Who can stand on his own? Who can remain firm in the face of all adversity? This is what Jesus taught all those present.

It is important that we reflect on this great teaching given by the Master. Jesus was questioned for performing miracles on the Sabbath, and many contended with Him and His disciples because He taught about obedience, and not just saying “Lord, Lord.”

In this teaching, Jesus makes it very clear that even if a person makes a confession of faith, that is not enough; obedience is also needed. If there is no obedience, sacrifices are of no use, because it will happen like that man whose house was ruined for not doing what the Lord commanded him.

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