March 23, 2025

Day 83 Transformation-Narrow Path | Matthew 7:14

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"Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." These powerful words from Matthew 7:14 set the foundation for a profound meditation on spiritual transformation. What separates those who find this narrow path from those who miss it entirely? The answer might surprise you.

Today we explore G.K. Chesterton's brilliantly humble response when asked what was wrong with the world. His simple reply—"I am"—cuts through our natural tendency to blame others while avoiding self-reflection. This exemplifies the first crucial step toward genuine transformation: recognizing our own faults and facing our sins honestly. Unlike our culture's obsession with external fixes and pointing fingers, true change begins within.

The journey along God's narrow path requires vigilance against tempting detours. Materialism whispers that possessions will fulfill us. Pride convinces us our way is superior. Worldly pleasures offer immediate but temporary satisfaction. Each represents a side road that can subtly lead us away from the straight path Christ describes. Yet even when we falter, God's grace guides us back. As reflected in the hymn inspired by Psalm 23, "The Lord revives my failing strength... In the right paths for his name's sake, he guides my faltering feet."

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Chapters

00:32 - Welcome to Wisdom for the Day

00:53 - Matthew 7:14: The Narrow Road

01:11 - GK Chesterton's Humble Response

01:48 - Acknowledging Our Sins

02:22 - Closing Prayer and Information

Transcript

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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 83, transformation Narrow Path from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 14.

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Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

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So.

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In response to a newspaper inquiry asking what was wrong with the world, gk Chesterton sent back a remarkably brief letter.

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It said, dear Sir, regarding your article, what is Wrong with the World?

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I am Yours truly, gk Chesterton.

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Now, this response reflects humility, and that's something that's missing in most people.

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If we're honest, many of us are quicker to point out the flaws in others than to acknowledge our own shortcomings.

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But the first step towards genuine transformation is recognizing our faults and facing our sins.

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Genuine transformation is recognizing our faults and facing our sins.

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Instead of denying our failures or getting defensive about our poor choices, we have to admit when we've strayed from God's path.

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The road to God is indeed narrow and it requires vigilance.

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There are many tempting side roads—materialism, pride, the pursuit of worldly pleasures.

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Those things can easily lure us away from the straight path.

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To stay the course, we must call sin what it is and refuse to let its influence sidetrack us.

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Now there's a hymn inspired by Psalm 23, and it offers divine encouragement.

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The Lord revives my failing strength.

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He makes my joy complete.

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In the inright paths.

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For his name's sake, he guides my faltering feet.

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God, in his grace, guides us back when we wander, and he restores our strength.

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The journey begins with humble acknowledgement of our need for his guidance and as we walk in his ways, he leads us towards transformation.

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Pray with me, father.

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God, we know that you hate sin.

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I pray that we be quick to repent and always ready to follow your way instead of any path that leads to destruction.

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In Christ's name, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.

Day 83 Transformation-Narrow Path | Matthew 7:14

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