Matthew 7 is a chapter that overflows with nuggets of wisdom and understanding about how to view your relationship with God. Many quote verses from this chapter, especially the most popular verse from Matthew 7:7 of asking, seeking, and knocking to find out what God has planned for you.
The book of Matthew is the first book of the four Gospels to appear in the Bible. It shares firsthand accounts of Jesus’s sermons, miracles, and regular interactions with the disciples and believers, as well as those against Him. The book was written by the apostle Matthew.
Matt. 5-7
Matthew 7:13-14 is found toward the end of Matthew’s account of the Sermon on the Mount, after Jesus reminded the listening crowd to believe God would bless them immensely just as a human father lovingly blesses his son.
The paths are different not just in size, but in reasons for why they are this way. The path to destruction is seen as wide because in our fallen world, sin is plentiful and can be found everywhere. We are encouraged, at times, to focus on ourselves rather than others and that greed, pride, and power are all worthy attributes to have. Many will go through this gate because it is easy, enticing, and fulfills all their needs and wants, even if temporarily.
Many will think they can get to heaven on their own good efforts, or because they do what God wants without inviting Him into their lives. But Jesus makes it clear in these verses that following the true Christian lifestyle is not one that is easy or one that uses our good works to get there.
Matthew 7:13-14 reminds us today that as we go through difficult times, in anticipation of Jesus’s return, the gate of destruction will become more alluring than the challenging gate to life.
Matthew 7 is a goldmine of valuable wisdom to use in our daily lives, especially Matthew 7:13-14. These verses remind us that the choice of which gate to enter could change the trajectory of our lives forever.
Blair Parke is a freelance writer for BibleStudyTools.com and freelance book editor who wrote her first book, "Empty Hands Made Full," in 2021 about her journey through infertility with her husband. She previously worked for eight years with Xulon Press as an editor. A graduate of Stetson University with a bachelor's in communications, Blair previously worked as a writer/editor for several local magazines in the Central Florida area, including Celebration Independent and Lake Magazine and currently writes for the Southwest Orlando Bulletin. She's usually found with a book in her hand or enjoying quality time with her husband Jeremy and dog Molly. You can order her book at Christian Author Bookstore - Xulon Press Publishing and visit her website at Parkeplaceediting.
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