Easy If We Try

Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces. “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the Law and the Prophets. “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few.” (Matthew 7:6, 12-14)

I cannot resist.  I’m a big fan of Stephan Pastis and his comic strip “Pearls Before Swine.”  I just happened to be reading this strip (above) when thinking about this blog entry.  Coincidence?  I think not.  I’m also a big fan of puns to the chagrin of some.

Let’s all look for narrow gates and then squeeze through.   The herd goes through wide gates, the herd being unthinking people who follow false prophets or unholy leaders who work against peace and sow discord.

The road that leads to truth, life, and peace can be narrow.  It's far easier to pass through wide gates of lies, evil, and war leading to our own destruction.   So, let’s suck in our guts and pass through the narrows.  It’s easy if we try.

Deacon David Pierce