THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

MATT. 7:13-14

 

The Broad Way

 

1. Very Easy; No commitments.
2. No restraints.
3. Way of the ungodly.
4. Way of the 4-P’s
5. Way of darkness
6. Way of disappointment

 

 

WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE THE BROAD WAY

1 COR. 2:14; 1 JO. 2:15-16

 

 

1. Appeals to the sinful nature.
2. They are deceived.
3. It’s popular.
4. Freedom for indulgence
5. Fear ridicule and rejection.
6. Influenced by the world.

 

 

THE NARROW WAY

JO. 8:31-32; 1 COR. 2:10-12

 

 

1. Way God works in his children.
2. Few will find it.
3. The way of wisdom.
4. Its destination is heaven.
5. Demands faith, commitment, discipline and determination.

 

 

 

MEANS TO BE FRUITFUL.

 

 

1. Character  Gal 5:22-23
2. Conduct  Ro. 6:21-23
3. Contribution  Ro. 15:1-2, 13
4. Communication  Heb. 13:15-16
5. Converts  Prov. 11:30