Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. read more
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: