Luke 13:23-24,30
23Someone asked [Jesus], ‘Lord, will only a few be saved?’ He said to them, 24‘Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able. … 30Indeed, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.’
Upon reading this, I find myself feeling as if I need to go out and volunteer more, to be more humble, to put the needs of others before my own. In our society, people are always striving to be the best, to be first. We become so focused on our own desires that we forget about those who have absolutely nothing, save for faith and hope.
I recall how my teacher recited the last verse from this passage back when I was in elementary school. Of course, those who were trying to be in the front of the line for recess immediately ran to the back of the room, acting all saintly.
I think what this passage tries to convey is how our society needs to be more giving. Instead of being absorbed by our own selfishness, we should focus more on improving the lives of others. The success of one’s life shouldn’t be measured by how much money they make or how big their house
is, but rather how many people they have positively influenced.
Dan Quinn
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