Matthew 21:28 But what think you? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. 29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. 30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. 31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Heaven will be a place of great surprises, because persons who were not expected to make it will be there and some who were expected to be there will not be present. The books of record, complete with words, actions and motives will explain to the saints why and how God came to His correct conclusions, and after the thorough review, the saints will agree with Him. Therefore, when we are cautioned not to judge, it is a caution against us drawing premature, and faulty conclusions with no evidence of motive and as such, the issues which pertain to judging are best left in God’s hands.
[Youth Instructor Feb 10 1898 Par 6] “Without holiness no man shall see the Lord.” Holiness does not consist in profession, but in doing the will of our Father which is in heaven. The crying of “Lord! Lord!” will not secure for us an entrance into the kingdom of heaven. Let no man cheat his soul with the delusion that he is saved simply because he can talk of faith and repentance. There are those who exclaim, “I am saved! I am saved!” who yet walk contrary to the doctrine of Christ.
The word of God declares, “He that saith, I know him, and keeps not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.” Obedience must be rendered to all God's commandments in this world before a soul will be chosen as a safe member of the kingdom of heaven, one of the royal children of God.
Matthew 8:11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. 12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!