We have no reason to be discouraged and cast down if the…
“We have no reason to be discouraged and cast down if the religion we profess is not popular and few agree with us. We must remember the words of our Lord Jesus Christ in this passage: ‘The gate is narrow’. Repentance, and faith in Christ, and holiness of life, have never been fashionable. The true flock of Christ has always been small. It must not move us to find that we are reckoned singular, and peculiar, and bigoted, and narrow minded. This is the ‘narrow way’. Surely it is better to enter into eternal life with a few, than to go to ‘destruction’ with a great company”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True faith often runs counter to popular trends, requiring commitment despite isolation.
In simple terms: Faith can be unpopular but true.
Key Takeaway
Stay faithful despite odds.
Themes
faith
perseverance
minority
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- personal conviction
- minority groups
- cultural pressure
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
social conformity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does being a minority in belief teach you?
- How can communities support those with unpopular convictions?
A Different Perspective
Isolation can lead to doubt and loneliness.