What “The Narrow Path” Really Means (and How To Find It) - Feed Your Soul: Gospel Reflections

The Narrow Path Isn’t What You Think
What “The Narrow Path” Really Means (and How To Find It) - Feed Your Soul: Gospel Reflections
THIS WEEK'S GOSPEL IS LUKE 13:22-30
There are two things you need to know about today’s reflection from Matthew:
1. It will reshape the way you view all of life
2. Its lesson isn’t easy to live out, but it’s the only way to avoid personal destruction.
Are you ready to discover the secret of the Narrow Path?
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[@3BadBostons]

Jesus is the Way, not denying yourself.

[@Cleverfox59]

My father was big on this teaching. He ingrained it in me that the narrow path leads to freedom.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Thanks for sharing with the community Teresa.

[@lisampofu4770]

GOD BLESS YOU SIR.

[@jjcm3135]

The most exclusive words ever spoken by the most inclusive heart that ever lived.

[@davesmietanski512]

We need a coach to be great. Jesus is the best coach there ever was.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Indeed! Nobody achieves excellence without a coach. If you want to achieve spiritual excellence, rely on Jesus.

[@davesmietanski512]

@@MatthewKellyAuthor totally agree. Our culture has a tendency to domesticate Jesus and the Gospels. When lived, they call for radical change. God bless.

[@margoryplacha4374]

Unfortunately when people read about the abundant life, they tend to think of money, when in fact it is life in Christ.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Very true. Thanks for sharing Margory.

[@kimberlyhauptman9366]

You are right about our human ways. We seek the easy way and it leads to destruction. We need to keep choosing the narrow path and life will be beautiful. I want to seek God always. Thank you so much. Your words encourage me.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

I am delighted this resonated with you Kimberly.

[@Chosen-lw2dj]

I saw the title and came on here ready to fight in the comments section. I thought this was a teaching on why we don't really need to walk the narrow path.. but I was pleasantly surprised.and proved wrong. You are spot on. God Bless You.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Thank you. Please pray for me.

[@Chosen-lw2dj]

@@MatthewKellyAuthor I will pray right now!

[@azm2121]

Narrow path all the way God bless brother❤️ everyone please repent and accept the Lord Jesus Christ as our savior

[@sharonshort8024]

Thank you Matthew for breaking this down for us with your excellent interpretation! May we all choose life with our Lord 💗 God bless you all 🙏

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Very welcome Sharon.

[@helenmcalear6089]

Thank you for once again for breaking open the Word for us Matthew....you've helped me in my music ministry today. Nothing is easy! Going to stick to the narrow way! Bless you and your ministry to us.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Wonderful. I am delighted this resonated with you Helen!

[@jeanhall1850]

So true! I have found myself thinking about this a lot lately, especially when I catch myself trying to take the easy way. I pray to persevere on taking the narrow road.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

I am delighted this resonated with you Jean.

[@MrSpiritsurf]

Finally someone speaking frankly and wisely

[@LennyinFlorida]

Another good one. Thanks 👍

[@jimondrus7987]

Wonderful presentation on the importance of Real Effort, Intentionality and Discipline of the narrow way, Matthew.Jesus shows us that it is not as simple and easy as some people would have us believe. Lord Jesus, help us all to choose the Narrow Way.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Love this, thanks for sharing Jim.

[@HisLove4You]

Matthew: "There are no signposts but those in our hearts" ❤️🙏

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Love that.

[@HisLove4You]

@@MatthewKellyAuthor Me too

[@goofball811]

Many hikes we have taken were on narrow, steep rocky paths with stunning, breathtaking views of the LORDs creations to marvel over. Our faith and spiritual journeys to the foot of the cross are no different with the exception of being able to marvel over the creator himself and not merely his creations. Thank You Matthew. Blessings

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Love this, thanks for sharing this insight!

[@ktubedoherty]

In music, there is a “highway to hell,” but only a “Stairway to Heaven,” in anticipation of future traffic patterns.

[@NermineNa]

Brilliant. Thank you

[@davidrichard2761]

At last, somebody who seems to have hit the nail on the head of what Jesus is saying. Most of the other preachers on KZbin tend to focus on the condemnatory aspect of broad Road. Yes Jesus, even our Lord was constantly choosing an hour away, the difficult road, the hard road.And the obedient path through suffering to glory.

[@douglassmith7145]

Matthew, one of the finest talks you have ever given. It is tangible to hear the Holy Spirit speaking through you - would you consider putting all your talks in print - now that would make the Holy Spirit and you best sellers. 6 words - thank you - thank you - thank you.

[@patrickdennis4046]

The narrow path is unconditional love, connection to all beyond that which can be labelled. Anything of excellence honors the relationship, the exchange of love between each, just like the Trinity. Everything and everyone is connected so we are all in this together as Jesus illustrates in the Eucharist.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Indeed

[@angelblessing7937]

Answered something for me, striving for Excellence, when we give Glory to God we are marvelling at his excellence in everything so we must strive in all things to be like him especially from the heart in our love for him, we stand out, not fit in, I was mocked recently for being Catholic like nobody else does it, I am radical in my pursuit of The Lord, think I will keep on going along that narrow path thank you Matthew

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Powerful perspective. Thank you of sharing @Angel blessing

[@Abby-GodLovesYou]

Thank you Matthew 🌷

[@dennisshannah4978]

Thank you for this important message.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Very welcome Dennis. I am delighted this served you. I hope you will share it with many!

[@reginanzangi6421]

Thank you so much for this great advice! 🙌🏻💕🙌🏻

[@joshuabruhn9801]

This narrow path entails perfection of love in combination with perfection of integrity and perfection of separation from the world.. Its is brutally difficult to be separated and set apart from that which you are required to love. Love everybody, yet have nothing to do with sinners whom Christ commands you to love and to pray for. Grief is to me by far the most difficult aspect of this walk.. endless grief lurking around each corner with nearly each set of eyes that I see. I just want to die and be with the Lord. Life and life in conjunction with the teaching of the scripture is utterly horrifically brutal in ways I never thought it would be. Love people who want to torture you and beat you death, love them while they beat you and torture you to death.. Absolutely brutal. Please take me home Lord, I'm spent.

[@chrisdiaz3258]

Amen‼️

[@musto7900]

Been on the narrow road for some time now....My health is coming back....Haven't felt better in a long time....Clearer Mind....It's true... It's not easy... But in the long run you'll be glad you took that road...From 🇰🇪 Kenya.

[@johnnoone4323]

An outstanding message!! I wrote many of your statements in my journals.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

I'm delighted this served you, John.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

The narrow road is Forgiveness..You are speaking of the world’s way. Obey Jesus commandments..avoid Pride..Lust..Greed..Anger and Worry. Do the Best You Can and Forgive Yourself..Others and the World. This is the Only Way to Peace. We are All Sinners Saved by Gods Grace!

[@alexanderclifton128]

The Narrow Road is not easy but it’s worth it

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Indeed. I'm glad this resonated with you, Alexander.

[@LoneStarRocker]

Spoiler Alert: The narrow way is repentance and removing the things of this world.

[@lucky86first]

Many is the time I've taken the infeasible path and convincing myself it was the narrow one. You need guidance from on high. Otherwise you'll be playing it straight in a crooked world and you'll get crushed

[@All4YAH]

I’ve been praying for the truth if “once saved always saved” is the narrow way or the broad way🤔 can some one please help me understand… but I’m leaning towards OSAS is the broad path but I’m not sure…

[@bruce.h]

29.Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30.For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” The "narrow path" is placing your faith in Jesus Christ alone. The "wide path" are those that refuse to do that and think they are good enough on their own.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Indeed.

[@Cleverfox59]

My favorite.

[@Bodofooko]

I'm not sure the width of a path or the size of a gate makes things difficult or easy to traverse, but more difficult to find. As long as you're paying attention, keeping your feet on the path and keeping your eyes on the destination, you'll get to where you're wanting to go. I don't think Jesus was saying the narrow path was a tight rope, just that it may not be immediately obvious or intuitive to locate. "But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."

[@eikeksi11]

Maybe excellence is out because most ppl do work for others, they do the task given, and dont improve on it, maybe less work for others, minium amount and more work for self = excellence more

[@edwinrohweller]

Hey I tried to share this with my family and noone could hear you. Al we have is my phone. It does seem very quiet compared to other channels.

[@zion367]

I also believe in a narrow path that only few will take, however I also wonder how it ties in with other scriptures where it says: "Everyone who calls upon the name of e Lord shall be saved" It doesn't make sense to me....

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

It would seem that calling upon the name of the Lord is equivalent to taking the narrow path. Anyone can do it, however few attempt it. And many who attempt it abandon the path.

[@zion367]

@@MatthewKellyAuthor ow yes! Ofcourse! It can also mean indeed a continious calling upon him. Not the once in a lifetime event that most preachers speak about. But then I wonder (thought about this yesterday...) how about kids and mentally disabled people?

[@samg2784]

I agree with everything said in this video. However, I still wonder about what "few will enter" really means. There are roughly 2.4 billion people on earth who put their faith in Christ as Christians. This number isn't a few. So then what, are only the best 1% of Christians accepted into heaven when they die? What about everyone else? We're all imperfect, we're all sinners. May someone reconcile this confusion here. I seek council with God first, but if any Christians can help explain this, I'd love that.

[@azmusclecar]

I agree, there seems to be so much contradiction and yes i pray as well for clarity. A sermon preached "when your needs go unmet' and then preached 'God will meet all your needs'. I grow very weary in this walk, being beaten down and crying out to God for mercy strength endurance and help and it seems the suffering drives me back to the broad path. At age 72 I am very weary of this fight for right in a world of wrong. I am ready to go home, but will I make it thru the narrow gate? Today yes, tomorrow no, taught once saved always saved means what to that situation??

[@christian5051]

Well let me tell you that this guy Mathew is on the WIDE road as well as most of the people if not all in the comment section. WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE, THROUGH FAITH, NOT OF WORKS, IT IS A GIFT OF GOD, LEST ANY MAN SHOULD BOAST. Many people teach lordship salvation like this guy which will lead you to hell. The narrow way is Jesus Christ. You cannot add nothing to it to be a "better" christian. Simply accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior for the forgiveness of your sins past, present and future. Salvation is simply by faith alone, it is a gift from GOD. I suggest you look up Andrew Farley, Robert Breaker, Onorato diamante, Salvationiseasy on KZbin and you will understand. GOD bless!

[@kathrynbrown8720]

The narrow way is not a lifestyle of striving against sin - that’s a false gospel of works! The narrow way is BELIEF ALONE IN JESUS CHRIST! To be saved, believe in the finished work of Jesus Christ (who is God in the flesh, the Son of God) on the cross, in His shed blood, in Him taking the wrath of God poured out on Him for you while He was on the cross, in His death, burial, and resurrection to pay for all of your sins and to give you everlasting life (1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Hebrews 9:22, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 3:16, John 6:47). You cannot work/obey your way to Heaven - salvation is the free gift of God (Romans 3:20, Ephesians 2:8-9). Once saved, always saved (Ephesians 1:13). ❤️

[@studiominono]

Amen 🙏 Jesus did emphasize the importance of both faith and works. While faith is the foundation of our salvation, Jesus also taught that our faith should be accompanied by good works. Our actions should reflect our faith and love for God and others. So, it's not just about believing, but also about living out our faith through acts of kindness, service, and obedience to God's commandments. Faith and works go hand in hand in the teachings of Jesus.

[@christian5051]

You know the truth brethren! Peace be upon you!

[@danielfraser643]

Not even close. The narrow gate is the one the Bible tells us all is marked with the surrender of our claim on everything we naturally desire and everything that has historically been acceptable to desire. Everything. If you don't understand that, you've not found the gate. If you've never truthfully undergone that, you are not on the path to paradise.

[@torquenut3200]

So you are saying that Jesus is the narrow way and that no other leads to life , but Christ.

[@MatthewKellyAuthor]

Yes.

[@MrMurfle]

I hope he has other videos that give some actual content to the narrow way, otherwise this kind of talk is useless.

[@erichansen3641]

Just remember folks that a Gate is not a Door is not a Veil. God is the Veil. Jesus is the Door. Who is the Gate? "WHO IS SHE? that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?". She is the one true holy and undefiled virgin Daughter of God, the teenage Shulamite farm girl with eyes like doves and matching breasts, twin fawns of a gazelle. She is the Gate into heaven. No one comes to God except through this girl. Anyone attempting to come to God by any other Way is both a thief and a robber. "a crown of 12 stars is upon her head." CLUE: This girl is associated with the archangel Michael, not Gabriel. Do you know who your savior is? Only a few will find her. Only a few will enter through this narrow Gate.

[@4walls559]

What the hell are you talking about. FYI when you're gonna go a bit psycho it's proper to offer some back round info.

[@michael75884]

the narrow path is Jesus Christ Himself 2 thessalonians 8-10. titus 1:16. hebrews 10:26-27. james 2:15-25. hebrews 4:12. revelations 21:8. 1 corinthians 6:9-11. john 10:25-30. john 5:38-44. james 2:15-25 obey Jesus and obey Jesus's gospel and get to know God or perish in hell if you don't