Salvation Received by Few
Matt. 7: 13,14
13. Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
14. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few find it.
Christ followers are in the minority. Most of the people you go to school with, work with, and who live around you are spiritually lost and going to hell. Because of that, many will look down on those who take Christ seriously.
When I was in public school, I was better prepared for teasing because I was expecting it since I held different values than most of my school friends. I've been made fun of for going to church, for not drinking, for not smoking, for not partying, for not having sex and being a virgin. I've been teased for doing what I believed honored the Lord.
If you are saved, you will be made fun of or disliked by some people. Count on it. I have letters in my file from people angry with me because of Christian principles and opinions that I do not keep to myself. People want to mold you into their way of thinking; Jesus wants to mold you into His thinking. You will have to decide who you are going to please. The broad road is easy; the narrow one is hard.
I remember my disappointment when I was 10 years old and went to Christian camp. I was far from perfect and still am, but I knew the difference between right and wrong. I knew that I failed many times, but I also know other boys in Jr. Boys Camp who went to my church and were active in youth clubs. They stole, swore, lied, and bullied others around them. They acted one way in front of the minister and counselor and were rebellious when the leaders were not around. They didn't even try to live up to what Jesus taught. It was a good lesson for me. I found in life, there are many who say they are Christians but do not act like it nor try to. Some give great testimonies, but away from church act completely differently. Not just failing by committing a sin, but living in sin boldly and openly. Church attendance, baptism, communion, confirmation and coming forward at camp to pray a sinner’s prayer does not save anyone.
Jesus asks, Why do you call me Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say?” Luke 6:46
Jesus taught there are two gates a narrow gate and a broad one. There are two roads, a narrow road and a broad one. There are two groups of people, a large crowd and those followers who are few in number.
which shall it be for you?
