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Excerpted from: Jesus in the Feasts (Part Two): FirstfruitsBut we cannot do that. We have to think of what Jesus said here in terms of all the other things that are in Scripture about this particular subject. Jesus does not speak of the way to God or the way to the Kingdom just here. It is in many other places in Scripture. For instance, Matthew 7:13-14, where He talks about enter by the narrow gate. That sort of thing. He talks about it in terms of the way to the Kingdom, the way of God as being a narrow and difficult way. He speaks of it in terms of action on our part. It is something we have to find, we have to enter, we have to continue on it. And not only that, we have to endure all the way to the end. Even just the plain metaphor of a path or a way or a road that one must follow to a destination implies both time, that it is going to take a while to go along the path, and motion, that you are going to have to actually move along the path to the destination. So we could call it a procession. You know, in terms of a walk, it is a procession that starts in one place at one time and it ends in another place over time. It is not a singular event. It is not a singular step that we take like a baptism or a confession of faith, but it is a multiplicity of steps. It is many steps over a long distance for a long time. That is the path that we have been set on.
Matthew 7:14
Excerpted from: The SentinelsThey have this unyielding honor and dedication. And when I meditate on this, I ask myself, do I have the same type of dedication? And then I am really thankful for the great gift that has been given to me. We have been chosen to a higher calling which is unequaled by anything on this earth. We are called to something special, something unique that requires a special duty and service to God. Because He deserves it, because He has sacrificed so much for us, we should be willing to sacrifice for Him as well. In Matthew 7:14, it says.
This was a very difficult path that they walked. And yes, today, our path can be very difficult in this world. But if we stay true to God, we will have a great reward. See, to become a tomb guard, there are tremendous requirements on their part to become a part of this elite group. And they understand that it is going to take a total sacrifice, and they understand that sacrifice is not an option but the requirement. And so, do we realize that our sacrifice is not an option but a requirement to be holy as God is holy? It takes total dedication.
Matthew 7:13-14
Excerpted from: Love's Greatest ChallengesThere is a misperception in much of what passes in this world as "Christianity," and here in Matthew 7 Jesus admonishes by saying:
Do not ever let anybody convince you that Christianity is not a religion of works. Christianity is hard work! That is what your Savior said. It is difficult! It is hard work. And it is hard work because its direction and purpose run counter to human nature. Confusion about "works" enters the picture when people wrongly try to associate "works" with "salvation." We are saved by grace through faith. There is no argument with that biblical fact. Works enter the picture as a necessary part of the process of growth within God's purpose—not salvation. Salvation is, in a major sense, an already finished work of Jesus Christ. That is why so many statements in the Bible in regard to salvation are written in the past tense. "We are saved ... [past tense]".
Matthew 7:13-14
Excerpted from: Satan (Part 2)I think we need to examine, just briefly, what Jesus was talking about here in terms of what the false minister would not preach. He does not explicitly say what their teaching will be. But brethren, look where this was placed by Matthew and I have to believe God inspired Matthew to remember what Jesus' words were right after He uttered that thing in verse 12—which is the golden rule. Verse 13 admonishes us to:
That leads right into the teaching about false prophets. To me, reading that right in its context, I would have to say that what Jesus said about false ministers demands that the false ministers will neither acknowledge or teach the narrow way that leads to life; the narrow way that is going to lead to persecution. Instead they will do just what God shows the Old Testament false prophets did and teach "peace, peace"—the smooth, easy, and broad way.
Matthew 7:13-14
Excerpted from: Self-Government and Responsibility (Part Two)This verse agrees with Galatians 5:16-18. Jesus is affirming that the way to life is difficult and it is difficult because human nature is applying a very strong pressure on the person to go in the direction of the old way and human nature is working on a person's mind to deny responsibility, and human nature is discouraging because it is an ever-present pressure that a person has to deal with. Now here is a truth: All of us have character disorders, or we would not be here. Christianity is difficult because of this; that is, because of these character disorders.
Matthew 7:13-14
Excerpted from: The Wonderful Ordinance of Water BaptismThe reward of the firstfruits of the Kingdom is so great, because it is such a narrow and difficult way for those who follow God's call, and are placed in God's church by God. Following Christ is a lifetime commitment.
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