Matthew 7:14 " Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way that leads to life, and there are few that find it."What can I say about this verse? I know that I do not like it. It seems with a loving God that the gate to destruction should be narrow including only the heinous criminals who commit sins that disgust me (murderers, rapists, child molesters). And the gate to life should be wide including everyone who does not commit egregious acts of evil (the rest of us). What I have not accounted for is that God is much more particular about what sin is than I am. If only the "good" went to heaven the gate would be slammed shut, with no handle, and blocked by giant weeds. God says that there is no one righteous compared to Him. And when you get to know people more personally you find that this is true. That is why Jesus is the door. He is perfect and offered himself in place for my sinful behavior. Thank you Jesus. So why is the gate still narrow if Jesus paid for the sin already? That question is only answered by you not by God. You are the one who chooses to walk in it. Why not?
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