Dear Theophilus: When What Was Meant for Good Is Weaponized

In Luke 13.18–35, Jesus teaches that the way to life is narrow—but he also warns against confusing a narrow way with a narrow mind. Speaking to people confident in their religious identity yet at risk of missing what God was doing, Jesus redirected their confidence toward true allegiance to God’s kingdom. This message explores how misplaced confidence, false security, and delayed response can keep us close to the kingdom without actually following Jesus—and invites us to realign our allegiance with him today.