Bible Question: what doe's matthew 7:12-14 says? |
Bible Answer: I believe these verses clearly portray the high expectations Jesus has for us and wants us to follow. vs. 24- "make every effort to enter through the narrow gate" Does this mean we are saved by the things we do? NO! But the Bible teaches that sin will destroy our lives if we live in it. So there needs to be daily repentence if we are to stay faithful. "Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord" (Heb. 12:14). vs. 27 "I don't know you or where you come from" Do you know Jesus? "There is a judge for the one who rejects we and does not accept my word, that very word which I have spoken will condemm him on the last day." Do you know your Bible; the word will judge you. Put this in context with Luke 14:25-35 and you will see that Jesus’ calling has high expectations from us. But the rewards far surpass it all! |