Malachi 3: 13 Your words have been stout against me, saith the Lord. Yet you say, What have we spoken so much against thee? 14 You have said, it is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the Lord of hosts? 15 And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even delivered.
In comparing and contrasting the strait gate and the broad way, the end purposes of life must be brought into the equation, since great distortions in perspective have been introduced by man’s nemesis in so much that there might be some persons who are in danger of falling for his sophistries. One of the delusionary views that have been spread abroad in the hearts and minds of men is that God’s ways are only doom and gloom while the broad way is full of fun, happiness and fulfilment. This concept must now be debunked in the clearest terms, and to put it bluntly, it’s simply a big, fat lie!
The truth of the matter is that in serving God in the strait gate you will encounter problems at times, but walking on the broad way also has its own problems, the main difference being that you will always have more problems on the broad way, than on the strait gate. Let none be deceived on this point.
Following Jesus and the laws, principles, instructions and commandments God has given us to live by, will always elevate a person. Yes, there will be times of trial, and temptation, when hurdles, and challenges beset your feet. Yes, there may be sickness, health issues or problems on the job, but at the end of the day you’re always better off serving God. For sure!
John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!