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Enter 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; because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
The two roads mentioned lead in opposite directions; one is narrow and rugged, the other is wider and smoother, but it
ends in destruction. Those who travel these two roads are opposite in character, dress, and conversation. Those in the
narrow way are serious and earnest, yet cheerful. The Man of sorrows opened the way for them, and traveled it Himself.
They see His footsteps, and are comforted. As they travel on, they talk of the joy and happiness that await them in their
journey's end.
Those in the broad way are occupied with thoughts of worldly pleasure. They freely indulge in hilarity and glee, giving no
thought to the end of their journey.
In the road of death all may go, with their worldliness, their selfishness, their pride, dishonesty, and moral debasement.
There is room for every man's opinions and doctrines, space to follow his inclinations, to do whatever his self-love may
dictate. In order to go in the path that leads to destruction, there is no need of searching for the way; for the gate is wide,
and the way is broad, and the feet turn naturally into the path that ends in death.
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