Narrow Gate, Firm Foundation | Matthew 7

There is some really great stuff in Matthew 7.  Lots of good advice and convicting notes.  Here is a quick rundown…

1.     And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Verse 3

In other words, you better watch how you judge others.  The point here is just don’t because you have your own stuff going on.

2.     Do not cast your pearls before swine.  Verse 6

Don’t cheapen what you have, meaning your holy knowledge.  Not everyone wants to hear the good news that is Jesus.  Learn when to not waste your time.  Some attempts to share will be futile…some people really don’t care.

3.     Keep asking, seeking, and knocking. Verses 7-11

Especially of God and not in just a material way.

4.     Narrow is the gate. Verse 13

This does not mean that the gate will be hard to miss.  It means the wider, broader way will look like a better choice with more space and easier, but it will be worse in the long run.  Jesus is through the narrow gate and will help you along the path.

5.     Good trees bear good fruit. Verse 17

Just because a tree or plant looks good doesn’t mean it is.  I have repeatedly planted tomato plants that grow so tall and smell like tomato, but never actually produce any tomatoes.  Why would I keep it around?  It does nothing.

6.     Build on the rock. Verses 24 & 25

Have a firm foundation that is only found in God.

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