The Sermon on the Mount presents two paths—the way to Heaven and the way to Hell. The choice is yours—and not to choose is, in itself, a choice—the wrong choice (John 3:18). You are already on one of these two ways: The broad way is the way of Satan, "the god of this age" (2 Corinthians 4:4). The broad way appeals to "the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life (1 John 2:15-17). The narrow way is the way of Christ, "which leads to Life." You enter the "narrow gate" by faith in Christ (John 3:36), and you walk this difficult way by following Christ. (Mark 8:34-38)

    You may travel on the broad way, but it will narrow down to death. "There is a way that seems right to a man," a broad and easy way with no restraints, appealing to the carnal nature; "but it's end is the way of Death," or eternal separation from God. (Proverbs 14:12)

    If you have entered the narrow gate, by faith in Christ, you are on the narrow way. The way is difficult, but as you follow and obey Christ, the way will widen out into Eternal Life.