Matthew 7:13-14 Enter you in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction… I. THE FACILITY OF ATTAINING DESTRUCTION. Will appear from the following considerations: — 1. Temptation to evil. 2. Man's susceptibility to temptation. 3. The large numbers who tread this way. 4. The needlessness of effort to tread this way. II. The DIFFICULTY OF ATTAINING SALVATION. The attainment of salvation demands (1) The resistance of temptation; (2) The exercise of self-denial; (3) The overcoming of difficulties. III. THE DUTY OF STRIVING TO ATTAIN SALVATION. 1. Strive to trust in God. 2. Strive to watch and work. (William Jones.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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: |
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