The Final Choice: Two Roads, Two Foundations | Walking the Narrow Path (Part 6)

Matthew 7:13–27

We have reached the end of the mountain. We’ve looked at the heart, the standard, the secret life, and the focus of the traveler. Now, Jesus brings us to the moment of decision. The Sermon on the Mount isn’t just a beautiful piece of literature; it is a crossroads.

At the end of the path, there are no “neutral” travelers. You are either on the Narrow Way, or you are on the Wide Road.

The Two Gates

Jesus describes two entrances.

• The Wide Gate: It is easy to find, easy to enter, and many people are on it. You don’t have to leave anything behind to go through it—you can bring your pride, your sin, and your worldly treasures. But Jesus warns: it leads to destruction.
• The Strait (Narrow) Gate: It is small. It requires you to leave the “extra weight” of the world behind. Few find it, but for those who do, it leads to Life.

Hearing vs. Doing

Jesus concludes with a warning that should make every traveler stop in their tracks. He speaks of people who say, “Lord, Lord,” but do not actually follow Him. On the Narrow Path, your “traveler’s permit” isn’t what you say; it’s the fruit your life produces.

The Two Builders

The series ends with the famous image of the two houses.

• The Foolish Builder: Builds on the sand. It’s easier and faster. From the outside, the house might look just like the one on the rock. but when the storms come—and they will come—the house falls, and “great was the fall of it.”
• The Wise Builder: Digs deep and builds on the Rock. This traveler doesn’t just hear the words of Jesus; they do them. When the rain descends and the floods come, the house stands firm.

The End of the Journey

Following the Narrow Path doesn’t mean you won’t face storms. It means that when the storms hit, you are anchored to something that cannot be moved.

As we finish this series, I want to ask you: Where are you building today? Don’t just be a reader of the Word; be a doer. Step through the Narrow Gate. Build your life on the Rock.

The path is narrow, but the destination is Eternal Life. I’ll see you on the road.