What does the narrow and wide gates mean?
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What does the narrow and wide gates mean?
But no decision is as important as the one Jesus highlights in Matthew 7:13-14: “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”
What does it mean to enter in at the strait gate?
BY “striving” to enter in at the strait gate, is meant in general, exerting ourselves with vigour, or using our earnest endeavours to that end; to obtain the salvation of our souls, or finally to gain admission into the kingdom of heaven. This is the proper notion and idea of striving.
What does it mean to seek the kingdom of?
To seek God’s kingdom means we have made a conscience decision to turn toward God versus anxiety or worry.
What does it mean to strive to enter through the narrow gate?
God wants you to be saved more than you do. And so Christ says, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate.” You have to work at it, and work hard, for many will attempt to enter “but will not be strong enough.”
What does seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness mean?
So “seeking God’s kingdom” calls us to evangelize, and “seeking God’s righteousness” calls us to foster basic Christian civility and compassion—e.g., feed the poor, fight oppression, and love our neighbor. The point is that we are putting God’s concerns ahead of our own—seeking HIS agenda with all our heart.
What is the meaning of narrow path?
1 small in breadth, esp. in comparison to length. 2 limited in range or extent. 3 limited in outlook; lacking breadth of vision. 4 limited in means or resources; meagre.
What are the two requirements to enter the kingdom of God?
It is a divine warning from the teachings of Jesus Christ that one must be prepared to enter into the kingdom of heaven and must have the light of life that is made possible through following Jesus Christ.
