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When informed that his mother and brothers wished to speak with him, Jesus responded by asking, 'Who is my mother? And who are my brothers?' He then declared that whoever does the will of his heavenly Father is his true family. Closeness to Christ and entry into heaven depend on actively seeking and doing God's will, which is presented as an 'iron rule.' This requires regular self-examination and discerning God's specific calling for each individual, which necessitates prayer and quiet time amid modern life's distractions.