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 Matthew 7:13-14 <br><i>
13 Enter ye 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:
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14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the Way , which leadeth unto Life , and few there be that find it.</i>
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The StraitGate , the NarrowWay is Christ Jesus and <i>only</i> Christ Jesus .
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Anyone who tries to come through that gate with the baggage of self-righteousness will not fit through the opening.
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When Jesus spoke these Words He knew there would be few that would Receive Him as Messiah - the end of the Law for Righteousness . The Pharisees and their followers were too invested in Legalism .
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Today, Satan is still working in the Hearts of men to blind them to this Truth :
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 Romans 10:4 <br><i>
For Christ is the end of the Law for Righteousness to every one that believeth.</i>
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 2 Corinthians 5:21 <br><i>
For he hath made him to be Sin for Us , who knew no Sin ; that we Might be made the Righteousness of God in Him .</i>
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The orthodox Jew still clings to the Law for Righteousness and acceptance by God .  He does not even recognize the StraitGate , much less try to enter it.
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The legalistic Christian tries to enter the StraitGate , the NarrowWay but does so hindered by doubts of the sufficiency of Grace , clothed in the filthy rags of self-righteousness . 
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God did not need mankind to perfect the created universe.
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God did not need mankind to perfect the created plan of Salvation - Grace . 
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 Hebrews 10:14 <br><i>
For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. </i>
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 1 Corinthians 1:30 <br><i>
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus , who of God is made unto us Wisdom , and Righteousness , and Sanctification , and Redemption : </i>
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To Christ Jesus be all Praise and Glory and Honour both now and Forever , amen!
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Lay aside your baggage, strip down and enter into Eternal , Abundant Life by Christ Jesus the Saviour !