What does Matthew 7:14 mean?

Matthew 7:14 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 7:14 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

12Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

13Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

15Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

16Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

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