The modern pagan world seeks “open mindedness.” Christians are labeled as being “close-minded.” Do they not seek the narrow way? Is this something to be ashamed of?

What the world does not see is the spiritual state behind their broad way and the narrow way of Christ. For the assumption of American pagans is that spirituality is “out there” and therefore the broader one is the greater one’s potential to connect with the universal spirituality. And thus they are captive to empty deceit and the prince of the power of this world.

But when one is discovered by grace and is awakened to the love of Christ, the narrow way is that beautiful and unambiguous straight and clear way to freedom of the soul as it basks in the life of God’s spirit. Who would guess that the “straight and narrow” is freedom and life and the “broad” is what holds the soul in bondage to ever seeking, but never finding?

What does it matter that you are labeled as “narrow minded?” Is it freedom in Christ that you have; freedom from the guilt of sin and life of selfishness and the flesh that you used to live in the world? Then what you have is all there is to be had in this life and the next, and it is surely enough!