Wide and Narrow Gates   

   Jesus taught that the majority of people will not follow him on the road that leads to life. His road involves humility, true repentance, self-denial, obedience, faith, love...even love for (the souls of) enemies.

   In his sermon on the mount, He promised great blessings to those who follow him, but also that we can expect persecution on earth. That is the case in many countries, and Christian haters are on the rise here as well. 

Enter through the narrow gate.

For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction,

and many enter through it.

But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life,

and only a few find it.

Jesus

Matthew 7:13-14