One day Jesus told the people about a sower
who went out to plant some seeds. Jesus said:
- Some seeds fell on a path.
These are like people who hear the word of God,
but ignore it. The word never takes root.
- Some seeds fell on poor soil.
These are like the people who hear God's word
and welcome it. But the word doesn't sink in. Thus, when the first crunch comes, the word is abandoned.
- Some seeds fell among thorns.
These are like people who welcome God's word. But the word gets snuffed out slowly and subtly by the day-to-day concerns of life.
- Finally, some seeds fell on good soil.
These are like people who hear Gods's word and translate it into immediate action. These people change themselves and the world they live in.
Mark 4:15-20(paraphrased)
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