13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. Matthew 7:13-14 ESV
Yet again we see an apparent contracition in the Christian life. In Matthew 7, Jesus preaches how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of heaven. So difficult in fact that only a "few" will enter. What constitutes a few when considering the millions of people who have lived since Christ's resurrection is anyone's guess, but the feeling I get is a small fraction of humanity will spend eternity in heaven based on this verse from Matthew.
However in the 11th chapter of Matthew, a much different picture of Christianity it presented, and again by Christ. Here he speaks of an easy burden and light load.
"29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:29-30 ESV
So which is it- a difficult, narrow gate or a light burden easy to bear?
However in the 11th chapter of Matthew, a much different picture of Christianity it presented, and again by Christ. Here he speaks of an easy burden and light load.
"29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:29-30 ESV
So which is it- a difficult, narrow gate or a light burden easy to bear?
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