Title The Narrow Gate/Matthew 7:13-14
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Which public place is the boss?
It is said that he asked the morning inquiry to find out what his employees' family life was like.
At home, the one who is stuck by his wife stands on the left,
At home, the one who shouts at his wife, stand on the right.
The skinny employees always stand on the left.
But one employee boldly stood on the right, and the boss was so special.
Are you really yelling at your wife?
When I asked, the truth is, because the person in the house is changing seasons these days, he might catch a cold.
There are a lot of people, so I stopped here because I said not to go. I would answer
Our life is, in a word, a series of choices.
If we think deeply about our lives today, among many possibilities,
It was done by choosing one.
There are two kinds of people who have come to this church.
Of course, there are people who came out comfortably because they love the Lord, but
Those who hesitated in various ways whether to come or not, but decided to go out at the last minute.
you will be there
Marriage is also a result of choice if you think deeply.
But the unfortunate thing is that most people regret the person they met now.
When I asked if I would live with my current husband again if I got married again, most of them were not.
It seems that men should do well even now if they want to eat well and live well.
God has given us many gifts,
The greatest gift is that you have given me free will.
You have given me the freedom to choose.
But the problem is that I am free to choose,
The truth is that I have to be sober and take responsibility for the consequences.
The message that clearly taught this fact is today's text.
Our Lord truly speaks to us.
Great is the gate that leads to destruction, and wide is the way, and many who enter it
Narrow is the gate and stray is the way that leads to life, and few find it.
If you look at the Bible, there are surprisingly few words to command.
do it. Don't do it. There aren't that many words that directly dictate this.
So do it directly from the Bible. The words I told you not to do
It is something we should pay special attention to and engrave in our hearts.
Because this is a matter directly related to life.
It is the word of God that is the blessing and command to the first human beings.
Be fruitful, multiply, and replenish the earth. Conquer the land. Rule over all beasts.
Here is a picture of the right life for us as human beings.
Human beings are partners in God's creation,
And as the custodian of all the worlds you create,
And when you live as the lord of all things, you can live a righteous life.
What was the next command you gave us?
In the day you eat it you will surely die.>
They were told not to eat from the forbidden fruit. Because if you eat it, you will surely die.
However, Adam and Eve did not make the right choice, so death came to us in the end.
lost the holy image of God,
Even the freedom not to sin has been lost.
Since then, we humans have become wandering beings at the junction between life and death.
So God, through His servants, tells us to choose the right path at an important time.
He urged you to choose the path of life.
When a certain time was approaching, Moses said to the people of Israel:
Therefore, choose life so that you and your descendants may live... … > (Deuteronomy 3:15-19)
Joshua said the same thing just before he died.
And our Lord speaks to us today.
Narrow is the gate and stray is the way that leads to life, and few find it.
For to enter through the narrow gate is the way of life
He begs you to go in there.
Dear saints,
Which door are you entering?
Is it a narrow door? Is it a wide door?
Is it a narrow road? Is it a wide road?
According to which door we enter, according to which road we walk
Our future is vastly different.
So what does the narrow gate and narrow road point to?
In a word, the narrow path is the path our Lord has taken.
This was the way of suffering and the way of the cross.
It was the road that death awaited.
It was a lonely road, a betrayed road.
But in it was life, salvation, and God's forgiveness.
So what really matters in our lives is how easy it is.
How many people like it? do you prefer
How many benefits does it bring me?
It doesn't depend on it here.
Is this really the right way? Is it the way of life? Is it the way of truth?
Is this the path God really wants?
How many people does it bring the history of abundant life?
The fact is that the benefits are more important.
But aren't we just choosing the easy ones?
We try to make it easy to believe in Jesus.
I do not want to bear the cross that the Lord carried.
They prefer to be treated rather than served.
I want to possess the blessings of heaven by having one worship service on Sunday morning.
Without the shedding of blood, there is no history of remission of sins, and there is no way of salvation without denying the cross.
He said he couldn't do anything apart from me.
There is no salvation or life without choosing Jesus Christ. There is no blessing or happiness.
The second narrowest door is one that cannot be entered with a lot of luggage.
The door through which only one body can enter is a narrow door.
It is a difficult door for those who are not trained to throw away and to give up.
No one who is full of worldly desires can enter.
Why can't we live the right life of faith?
Because they are busy with worldly affairs.
If you are deeply engrossed in making money, you will not be able to properly live your life of faith.
If you are deeply immersed in the culture and entertainment of the world, you will be stingy with the time you give to the Lord.
How much time do you spend to get in shape?
it's aerobics it's swimming It makes a lot of fuss, but it's no use when you get old.
How generous are our hearts when we go out to play?
However, devotion to the Lord, being faithful, and serving are worldly things,
You cannot accomplish the Lord's will if you enjoy everything you enjoy. These things must be thrown away.
The third narrowest path is the path that only those who pay close attention and focus can take it.
It is a dangerous road that can lead to accidents and fall off a cliff if you are not careful.
This is the path that only those who are sober, awake and prayed can go.
In our day, how many temptations have made us stumble?
If you enjoy pleasure, you will fall into a place of irreversible failure like Samson.
We listen to the word of God, and we do not turn to the left or to the right.
We must move forward looking only at Jesus Christ, who is the goal.
The fourth narrowest path is the path you must follow.
The woman says she is happy while washing the dishes in the morning and deciding on the dinner menu.
You can never be happy without doing what you have to do.
We must serve, serve, and live according to the gifts we have been given.
Let's pray.