Multiply Church Podcast

The Hard That Leads To Life | Robby Williams

Russ Pullen

Life is inevitably difficult for everyone because we live in a fallen, sin-broken world. As Jesus said, 'In this world you will have troubles.' The key insight is that we don't get to choose between easy and hard; we only get to choose which hard we're going with. Every day, we face choices between what's easier now and what's better later. Scripture reveals two distinct paths: the wide gate and broad road that leads to destruction, and the narrow gate and road that leads to life. The wide path is crowded, comfortable, and follows cultural norms in areas like finances, relationships, and parenting. While it might feel good initially, it ultimately leads to emptiness. This explains why our world has so much anxiety and depression despite material abundance. The narrow path, by contrast, means choosing obedience when it costs you and going against the flow of culture. It's harder up front but leads to peace, purpose, and fullness of life. If there are areas where we're not experiencing abundance, it may be because we're choosing the wide path in those specific domains. The challenge is clear: since life will be hard either way, choose the hard that leads to a full life. This requires God's power working in us, not just our own willpower or determination. By making intentional choices in specific areas like finances, relationships, vocation, and personal health, we can experience the abundant life Jesus promised.

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