Matthew 7:13-29

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount concludes with a choice: which road will we

walk? The “narrow way” is not about securing a distant afterlife, but about

embracing a transformed life here and now—one shaped by the Spirit’s

ongoing work within us.

Set against the backdrop of Israel’s coming destruction, Jesus warns of the

broad road that ultimately leads to a wasted life, disconnected from true

purpose. For us today, this choice remains just as urgent. Kingdom people

resist moralism in all its forms, reject shallow measures of success, and

push back against radical individualism.

Instead, they commit to a shared life of formation—walking together, being

shaped into the image of Christ, and offering themselves in willingness to

be used by God. The invitation stands: enter the narrow gate, and discover

the life you were made for.

By Hannah Flint