The narrow path

Matthew 7:13
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

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In this life there are two paths we must trod. There is a narrow way and there is a broad way. The narrow way isnone of struggles, persecution, temptation, tears etc and many avoid it. Many choose the broad way which is the easy path that promises happiness, wealth, everlasting joy, the world and all that you can wish for but unknown to them it is all but a lie.

Many people fail to choose the narrow way because all those who choose this path must strive to the end. Those on this path are constantly striving to stay on this path because it is not an easy one and that is why you will find very few people on this path. Many choose the broad way that let's them have their way, do as they please, enjoy the life of sin and worldliness. This is the path that sets no limits and many people are on this path.

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Many fail to see that this World is a spiritual battlefield between good and evil. The battle unlike most is for the souls of men. Life on earth is a journey to eternity and the path you tread on will lead you to a destination which in this case is eternal.
Where you spend eternity is dependent on the path you choose to tread on. The narrow path is the only one that promises eternal life at the end and the broad path that so many people are treading on will only lead to eternal destination.

Life has taught us that nothing good comes easy. Even Christ had to go through the pain of the cross before he could receive all the glory at the end to sit at the Father's right hand. You cannot eat your cake and have it.
Don't be deceived by thinking you can live the way you like and enjoy your life of worldliness and still inherit eternal life at the end. It's not true unless repentance comes in at the end. You cannot tread a path that leads to destruction and expect to find life at the end. In a similar way, you cannot tread on broad path that leads to destruction and expect your destination to be that of life.

The question is: Which path are you treading on? Is it the narrow path or the broad path?

It is easy to know by applying a simple test. The narrow path involves striving everyday to stay on it. It is not an easy road and there are potholes, stumbling blocks and rocks on the way. Travellers on this path strive daily against sin. So here is the test:

The very minute you find yourself not striving against sin and just give in to the lusts of your eyes, flesh and the pride of life, then for sure you are on the broad way.

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