--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Enter through the narrow gate; for the…" description: "\"“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14For the..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61a/the-lockman-foundation-20726_life_enter-through-the-narrow-gate-for-the-ga_286957.jpg" --- # Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and… ![“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” quote by The Lockman Foundation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61a/the-lockman-foundation-20726_life_enter-through-the-narrow-gate-for-the-ga_286957.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61a/the-lockman-foundation-20726_life_enter-through-the-narrow-gate-for-the-ga_286957.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61a/the-lockman-foundation-20726_life_enter-through-the-narrow-gate-for-the-ga_286957.jpg) > ““Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.”” [The Lockman Foundation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/the-lockman-foundation/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage contrasts a wide, easy path leading to ruin with a narrow, difficult path leading to life, urging moral vigilance. **In simple terms:** Choose the hard, righteous road. Key Takeaway Seek moral integrity. Themes faith morality choice spirituality life destruction guidance discipline Mood inspirational serious Type religious ethical When to use this quote - personal decisions - community standards - religious practice - life planning Key Concepts Christian doctrine ethics spiritual teaching Questions to Reflect On - What does the narrow path look like today? - How do you stay on it amid temptations? 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