The Narrow Gate

 “Enter through the narrow gate;

for the gate is wide and the way is broad

that leads to destruction, 

and there are many who enter through it. 

For the gate is small and the way is narrow

that leads to life, 

and there are few who find it." 

Matthew 7:13-14

Jesus said we should go through the narrow gate. What does He mean? He means that we shouldn't do things just because everyone else is doing them. We shouldn't follow the crowd, but follow Him. Just because your friends do something doesn't mean that you should. You will get into trouble eventually if you follow people without seeking the Lord for yourself.

You might get all kinds of people telling you what you should do and what you should think. When you watch television or go on the internet there will be advertisements and commercials trying to get you to want their stuff. Some people don't want to sell you stuff, but they want to get you to believe what they believe and think like them.

When you follow God's way it will lead to life. There may not be a lot of people on that path. You might feel like you are the only one sometimes that is looking to find the narrow gate and stay on the Lord's path. But it's worth it! Remember that God created the whole world and everything in it--even the people. He knows what's best no matter what!