Christians: Are those who eviscerate the Word seeking to make the narrow way broad enough for them to fit?

Question

"Enter yes in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate: and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
Matthew 7:13-14

Looking over the answers to my questions today, I see many would eviscerate the Word so they can make the narrow way broad enough to fit their corrupted interpretation of the Word. They ignore that "few there be" who will find the narrow path to life, believing in their arrogance they can gainsay the Word, or even ignore it altogether.

They would turn the narrow way into a freeway where everyone finds life, even themselves.

They preach, even though they do not have a perfect understanding of the Word and do not walk in perfect accord with the Word (Matthew 7:15-27). They think themselves holy for preaching what they do not understand, and do not follow.

"Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father..."Mt5:48

typo: "Enter ye..." not "Enter yes..."

There is a difference between abiding by the Word, and inventing scripture to justify one's own actions.

There is a difference between understanding the Word as provided by Jesus, and relying on lesser lights like Paul and Peter and the OT to find justification.

If you knew of the humility that kept me from my calling, you would not judge me as you have. I do not choose this path out of arrogance. I was chosen to follow this path, despite my own desires and plans.

I'd be blind to deny it.

Between Peter and Paul, I'll give more credit to Peter for having been appointed and having learned of the Word from Jesus. Only his denial creates doubt about his wisdom.

Paul was the first self-appointed preacher and his arrogance creates good reason to doubt him.

Answer 1

Consider a more gentle approach.

I Peter 3 says, "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."

Make sure you aren't judging others.

Romans 12 says, "...Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has give you."

Accept those of weaker faith and understanding.

Romans 14 says, "Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters."

Consider the worthiness of displaying patience toward others the way Jesus Christ displays patience toward us.

I Timothy 1 says, "...Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life."

Answer 2

I do not completely disagree with you but we are all imperfect people trying to serve a perfect God. If we waited for perfect understanding of the Word before spreading the Gospel the Good news would have never gone beyond the original disciples.

The key is to preach, teach and witness in your truth. Making it clear that you are a flawwed human, you are speaking from your best understanding currently, you are trusting the Holy Spirit to guide your words and you are open and willing to accept that what is truth to you in your experiences may not directly apply to my experiences but if we share experiences the universal truth of God will be revealed.

Answer 3

"Their" arrogance? You regard yourself as a chosen one endowed with special insight into the meaning of scripture -that isn't perhaps a little arrogant? May karma repay your conceit with the reward it justly desereves.

Answer 4

They talk about "apologists" today. But what they really are is
EXCUSISTS. Excusing every kind of behavour to excuse their
own.
So essentially, you're right!