When Jesus said, "Enter through the narrow gate" (Mt 7: 12), he leaves us wondering what that gate is. Is it "the road less traveled by", the road of asceticism and self-sacrifice? Is it the gloomy road of "no fun", a Spartan type of life embraced by some radical religious groups? Or is it the gate of the Golden Rule: "Do to others whatever you would have them do to you." (Mt 7: 6)? There aren't many, these days, it seems, who live by it, so indeed it could be "the narrow gate." Or is it Jesus himself, "the Way, the Truth and the Life" (Jn 14: 26)? If we embrace Jesus fully, we will naturally live the Golden Rule, and, if required to do so, give up what stands in the way. It won't however, be a dull and gloomy street, but one full of happiness and joy that comes from Jesus himself, for we will be living as he did, walking in his footsteps.
Bro. Rene
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