In today’s technological world, it is unthinkable for us to underestimate statistics. They help solve many tasks. Already in the Old Testament, we read about the census of people with different responses, even with God’s punishment. People are also curious.
The question of an unknown man from the crowd for Jesus also speaks of this: “Lord, are there few who will be saved” (Luke 13:23)? To ask them correctly. But to ask sensibly. And the answers? The question addressed to Jesus must have been a shock to The Jews were convinced that it was enough to be a Jew, and they had individual salvation. They expelled the Gentiles from salvation. The question itself reveals that it is not possible to obtain the kingdom of God automatically. Jesus hears the problem but does not answer immediately and directly. He knows that giving any answer would raise several unnecessary and unsatisfactory questions. Jesus’ response is in three statements: about the “tight gate,” about the “locked door” before the virgins, and about the “admission” of all nations to the kingdom of God. A more important thing than the question of the number of salvation known only to God is the salvation of the one Jesus says: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate … Many will try to enter, and will not be able” (Luke 13:24).
There is a gateway to heaven that is open to all. Everyone is invited to go through it. So, it is not a gate similar to cities or palaces, it can also be compared to a pass, but here it is a spiritual gate. God does not exclude anyone. Vice versa. God wants everyone to go through this gate. However, the one who keeps God’s commands will pass through the gate because “faith without works is dead” (James 2:26). Acts of man that is the way. Man has a duty to listen to God, to love, and to do his will. , a false philosophy, a bad example of others, such a path and a gate leading to damnation (cf. Mt 7:13). Always be prepared for death. This way of life requires a lot of strength. No one will be tested beyond his power. Disgust, laziness will be the most common obstacle for people not to pass through the gate. Jesus’ words are not against anyone Every person is the engine of his happiness not only on earth but also for all eternity Salvation is such a serious thing that it should not be underestimated, postponed But on the contrary, God created every man in his image, that is, every man will be judged according to how he responded to God’s voice with his reason and will, Jesus teaches this in the parable of the wise and unreasonable virgins (cf. 25: 1n). God led the time of trial, and man cannot avoid it.
Yes, many resign. Faithfulness and perseverance to Christ pay off.
