The Narrow Path – Few Will Find It
Jesus said the path to life is narrow and few will find it. Discover the biblical truth about walking the narrow way and avoiding the broad road to destruction.
📜 Introduction
In Matthew 7:13-14, Jesus gives one of the most sobering warnings in Scripture:
📖 Matthew 7:13-14 – “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: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”
🔎 These words challenge every believer—are we walking the narrow path, or are we deceived by the broad road that leads to destruction?
This study explores what the narrow path is, why so few find it, and how we can stay on it amid the world’s deceptions.
The Two Paths – A Biblical Contrast
Jesus describes two roads leading to two destinies:
✔ The Broad Path – Easy, Popular, and Leads to Destruction
✔ The Narrow Path – Hard, Unpopular, and Leads to Life
📖 Proverbs 14:12 – “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”
🔎 Many assume they are on the right path, but without true obedience to Christ, they walk in deception.
The Broad Path – The Way of the World
✔ It is wide because it accommodates sin, false doctrines, and compromise.
✔ It is the path of least resistance, requiring no repentance or transformation.
✔ It offers worldly pleasure, but at the cost of eternal life.
📖 1 John 2:15-16 – “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world… For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father.”
🔎 Those who live for this world risk losing everything in eternity.
The Narrow Path – The Way of Christ
✔ It is exclusive—only those who follow Christ fully will find it.
✔ It requires faith, obedience, and endurance.
✔ It leads to eternal life, but few are willing to take it.
📖 Luke 13:24 – “Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.”
🔎 Following Christ is not a passive choice—it requires striving, commitment, and sacrifice.
Why Do So Few Find the Narrow Path?
Many believe they are saved while walking the broad road. Jesus warns that many will think they follow Him, only to be rejected.
📖 Matthew 7:21-23 – “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”
🔎 Calling Jesus ‘Lord’ is not enough—true faith produces obedience.
1. The Deception of False Religion
✔ Many believe in a distorted gospel that removes repentance and obedience.
✔ Religious traditions often replace the commandments of God.
✔ False teachers preach comfort, prosperity, and easy salvation.
📖 2 Timothy 4:3-4 – “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine… but shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”
🔎 A feel-good gospel that avoids sin and repentance is a deception.
2. Love of the World
✔ Many refuse to leave behind sin and worldly desires.
✔ People chase careers, wealth, fame, and entertainment over spiritual growth.
✔ Worldly success often blinds people to the need for a transformed heart.
📖 James 4:4 – “Know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God?”
🔎 You cannot serve God and be in love with the world.
3. Persecution & Fear of Man
✔ Many avoid the narrow path because it comes with trials and rejection.
✔ They fear being labeled as ‘too extreme’ or ‘narrow-minded.’
✔ Jesus warned that His followers would be hated.
📖 John 15:19 – “If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world… therefore the world hateth you.”
🔎 True believers will face opposition, but God is their reward.
Staying on the Narrow Path – Keys to Endurance
Following Christ requires ongoing faith, discipline, and discernment.
✔ Daily Surrender – Choose Christ over the world every day.
✔ Study Scripture – The Word of God keeps us on the right path.
✔ Pray for Strength – Without God’s help, no one can walk the narrow road.
✔ Separate from Sin – Reject false teachings and worldly influences.
✔ Endure Hardship – Expect trials, but trust in God’s promises.
📖 Hebrews 12:1-2 – “Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”
🔎 The race of faith requires endurance—many start, but only the faithful finish.
💡 Final Reflection – Will You Walk the Narrow Path?
The choice between the broad road and the narrow path is before us. The broad road is easy, full of pleasures, and widely accepted—but it leads to death and separation from God. The narrow path is difficult, requires self-denial, and is unpopular—but it leads to eternal life.
📖 Deuteronomy 30:19 – “I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live.”
🔎 Choosing the narrow path is choosing eternal life—few will take it, but the reward is beyond measure.
🚀 Which road will you take? Will you choose the narrow way that leads to life, or the broad way that leads to destruction? The decision is yours.