Matthew 7:13 “For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat.”
Obviously, this broad way will have much more curb appeal than the strait way, and no doubt, there are many more subscribers, as multitudes fall for a win-win perspective that allows complete freedom with eternal life and heaven as their final destiny. Both paths are guided by instructions, methods, and ways and means that are entirely different, not only in their structure and purposes but also in their final outcomes.
The two divergent views are also guided by foundational principles, coming from God on the one hand, and from man’s nemesis on the other. One pathway leads to eternal life, the other leads to extermination, but along the way, they may seem to have similarities which could cause some persons to become confused, if such persons are not informed by the Scriptures. These similarities plagued Solomon, as he wandered through the slough of despondency, for in his mind, at that time, there were not much differences.
And we too, in our journey towards God’s kingdom may be tempted to believe that there are not any major differences and as such the next logical question will be “Why bother?” As we read the following passages, we are to bear in mind that the perspectives are coming from a man who tampered with the broad way, in the vain hope of finding true happiness. And as such, his views of life must be taken with a pinch of salt, meaning that they apply mostly when one has tinkered with the broad way.
Ecclesiastes 2:22 For what has man of all his labor, and of the vexation of his heart, wherein he hath labored under the sun? 23 For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh not rest in the night. This is also vanity.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!