Walking the Narrow Path: Living the Christian Life

Jesus said that 'the way leading to life is narrow and those who are finding it are few' (Matthew 7 v 14). Having come through the narrow gate, what direction are Christians called to take in their life journey? Exactly what is it that Christians are called to do in their daily lives? Many Christians consider that the answer is fairly easy and straightforward. They say that Christians are called to focus on living a 'godly life' - but what does that actually mean in practical terms? Does it mean going to church every Sunday to worship and praise God? Does it mean seeking an experience of the presence of God, or 'spiritual gifts' so as to be empowered to 'walk in the Spirit'? Does it mean 'getting going and getting involved' in attending fellowship Bible studies and prayer meetings, and helping out with fellowship activities such as Evangelism projects, or maintaining the church website, or helping out in the youth club or pre-school coffee mornings and so on? Does it mean getting involved in local community and charity work? Does it mean looking to the Ten Commandments and using God's Law as personal ideals and resolutions so as to be 'spurred on' to do what God commands? Does it mean withdrawing from the world, not going to nightclubs, not watching movies, not going to bars and works parties so as to become like a hermit in order not to be 'led astray' by ungodliness? Does God have a specific, individual, personal plan for each and every Christian? If so, how do Christians find out what that specific plane for them actually is? This book seeks to define the 'narrow path' and the way in which Christians are being called to walk along it according to the teaching of Jesus and his Apostles, illustrating the direction of travel, where the path leads to and some of the sidetracks that lead to 'dead ends' and to be avoided. It is intended for all Christians, but especially Christians who are involved in teaching and leadership.