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1 | Self or Others? | Matt 7:14 | charis | 30402 | ||
Dear Forum Saints, Is this Scripture intended for the reader (or hearer), in order that they would be more careful in their own walk, or as a means to 'narrow the field' concerning others? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | Self or Others? | Matt 7:14 | True Friend | 30412 | ||
I believe that this verse speaks to the unsaved. The saved have already found life in Christ and know that the Christian life is to be lived within the precepts, guidelines and values as laid out in the Scriptures. People by nature do not seek salvation through the rememptive work of Christ on the cross. They are willing to try everything and everyone else - the broad way. Life (salvation) is not found in the abundance of the things in this world. It is only found in Christ. The unsaved cannot have their cake and eat it too. They are either for Christ or against Him. | ||||||
3 | Self or Others? | Matt 7:14 | zach† | 34765 | ||
Dear brother charis; I think the NKJV rendition of this verse helps me to better understand this verse. The NKJV words it this way: Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. I think Luke 13:23-24 is a good cross reference which to me sheds light on the verse in question; Luke 13:23-24 says: Lu 13:23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, 24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. So from these two separate texts my thoughts begin to gravitate toward a remnant that are saved. Scripture also refers to a remanant in Luke 12:32 except here it calls them a "little flock" Let me post this verse. Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Now lets jump back to Matthew 7:13 where it says: Mt. 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: So we see that it's the many that are traveling on the broad (wide) road leading to destruction, and the Few (or remnant, little flock) Mt. 7:14 that are going down the less traveled narrow and difficult path or road which leads to life. I would appreciate your comments in return In Christ zach† |
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