Enter by the narrow gate

poem by: Roxanne Dubarry
Written on Jun 23, 2026

"Enter by the narrow gate for wide is the
Gate and broad is the way that leads to
destruction, and there are many that
go by it.  "Because narrow is the gate
and difficult is the way which leads to
life, and there are few that find it.
Matthew 7:13,14 NKJV

For the wrath of God is revealed from
heaven against all ungodliness, and
unrighteousness of men, who suppress 
the truth In unrighteousness. Romans 1:18
NKJV.

Professing to be wise they became fools,
and changed the glory of an uncorruptible 
God into an image made of like corruptible
man--and birds and four-footed animals
and creeping things. Romans 1:22-23.

Therefore also God gave them up to
uncleanliness, in the lust of their
hearts, to dishonor their bodies

among themselves, who exchanged
the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped
and served the creature rather than the
Creator, who is blessed forever Amen.
Romans 1:24-25 NKJV

But with the accordance with your hardness
of heart and your impenitent heart you are
storing up for yourselves wrath in the day

of wrath and revelation of the righteousness
judgment of God, who "will render to each
one according to his deeds." eternal life to
those who by patient continence in doing
good seek for glory, honor and immortality;

but to those who are self-seeking and do not
obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness--
Indignation and wrath, tribulation, and 
anguish, on every soul that does evil,

Of the Jew first and also the Greek;
but glory and honor, and peace to
everyone who works for that which is
good, to the Jew first, and  also to the
Greek. Romans 2:5-10

For when you were slaves of sin, you
were free in regards to righteousness.
What fruit did you have then in the
things of which now you are ashamed?
For the end of those things is death.

But now having been set free from sin,
and having become slaves of God, you
have your fruit to holiness, and the end
everlasting life. Romans 5:20-22 NJKV

***For the wages of sin is death, but the
gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus
our Lord. Romans 5:23 NKJV
***cross reference Ephesians 2:8,9 

All of my love and my dedication in Christ
Jesus.

Roxanne Lea Dubarry
Roxy Lea 1954/October Country
June 23, 2025
 

 

Tags: Fear, Imagery, Hope, Pain, Encouraging, Inspirational, Faith,

 

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