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 PLACE THEY ENTER — "wide gate." 1. Wide enough to admit spiritual ignorance. 2. Wide enough for inconsistency and sloth. II. THE ROAD THEY TRAVEL. III. THE NUMBERS WHICH BEAR THE UNGODLY COMPANY. IV. THE END TO WHICH THEY COME. (D. Moore, M. A.) I. A CONTRAST WITH RESPECT TO THE ENTRANCES — "strait," "wide." II. TWO WAYS CONTRASTED — "broad," "narrow." III. A CONTRAST AS TO THE NUMBER THAT JOURNEY IN THESE WAYS. IV. A CONTRAST AS TO THE ENDS TO WHICH THESE WAYS LEAD. (Garrard.) I. THE IDEA WHICH OUR LORD GIVES OF FUTURE MISERY — "destruction." Although the powers of the soul will be preserved in all their might, yet the sources of sensual gratification will be destroyed. It is a positive penalty inflicted by the justice of God. The ruin is complete, often sudden, certain, eternal. II. A CONFIRMATION OF THE STATEMENT MADE CONCERNING IT. The gate is "wide," etc. The way of sin is broad, considering the ease with which it is found. Broad by its enticements. So broad as to admit persons of all descriptions, etc. What entering in at the strait gate implies. Inducements to comply with this admonition. (R. Treffry.) I. THE SINNER'S IMMINENT DANGER. Great, certain, near, hastening. II. THE SINNER'S IMMEDIATE DUTY. To search the Scriptures, self-examination, prayer, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. The destruction of sinners will be charged to themselves. If you are in the narrow way be thankful. (Dr. J. Matthews.) 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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