Jesus made it clear that it is easy to reap destruction from life when you choose to live as most others do. He likened the dangerous route to a wide, easy to access road, one that had many travelers. It appeared to be the path of least resistance, and very easy to follow. Sadly, He said it led to hell and destruction.

Conversely, He said that the path to the best life, the one He was encouraging, had a narrow entrance. It’s gate was more difficult to go through, but it led to the best destination. In another teaching, He described Himself as the door to this life. He said, “No man comes to the Father (and the Kingdom of Heaven) except by Me.”

Jesus seems to be the critical factor in people’s lives. If they love Him and live according to His teachings, they have chosen an unpopular way of life, a narrow walk. They don’t go where most go and live as most live. The good news is that they will avoid the destruction to come.

READ/LISTEN:  Matt. 5-7