The Narrow Way
The narrow way is narrow by definition. It is define by Jesus Christ. The narrow way is only found in Him
John14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.
There is but one way to God.
There are many wrong ways that seem right to man but lead to hell.
The way is much needed by sinful man.
Many think they have found the way in man made religion but are much mistaken.
Men seek after teacher to broaden the narrow way.
False teachers seek to broaden the narrow to increase followers to feed their own lusts.
Men are religious out of fear of hell or fear of man. Not out of a love for the King.
Men trust in their self righteousness resulting in pride.
The narrow way is at enmity to the lusts of the flesh, the pride of man and the love of worldliness.
Wicked men seek to impede others from following the narrow way.
To Follow God alone must be the concern and purpose of your heart.
In Matthew 4:17 we find where the narrow way begins, at repentance.
Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
This is the central theme for the Sermon on the Mount as well as the ministry of Christ.
Because the way is narrow, men want someone to make the way easier. The want a way that does not require profound sacrifice and devotion to someone other than themselves.
False teachers will not preach the whole counsel of God. They will seek to minimize sin. They will dilute the exclusiveness of the way of salvation.
Husbands, fathers, young men, it is imperative that you know your bible. It is essential that you think biblically. You must know why you believe what you believe. Take all of scripture that speaks on a matter. Do not disregard that which does not fit your lovely idea on the matter. Take the whole counsel of God. Let scripture interpet itself. Be ready and willing to conform to what scripture declares. Give liberty where scripture is silent or unclear. Be dogmatic where scripture is plain. Protect your family and the flock from false teachers. Spur one another along the narrow way.
Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone.
True salvation will always result in a transformed life. A lip confession without a heart change reality shown in the life is a false confession. Not salvation by works, but an internal change that reaults in a heart the desire to obey Christ.
