Taking the Right Path
"Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” — Matthew 7:13-14
Many people are tempted to take the easy road, but God’s path is rarely easy. The Bible describes those other paths as the ones that lead to destruction. They’re broad because not a lot of effort is required to remain on them. We are encouraged by God to take the narrow path — the more difficult one — that leads to life. We have to make a strong effort to push through the negativity in the world, but if we will do our part, God will always do His. Not everyone is willing to make the effort. They are addicted to ease and simply flow with their feelings. Jesus died for us so we could have a wonderful, abundant life that is filled with peace, joy, power, success, and every good thing. He was willing to go to the cross and pay for our sins, even though physically, mentally, and emotionally it was very difficult. We, too, must be willing to do what is right, and our reward will surely come.
