11-30-2024, 10:00 PM
Matthew 13, 'Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they had not much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, but when the sun rose they were scorched; and since they had no root they withered away.
As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away.
These are the ones that do not have a personal relationship with Jesus. If they did they would continue to follow Him, working the scriptures, overcoming themselves (their pride) and the world.
They lack the faith and strength needed to go through the tests and trials that come their way. So, what happens is, they wind up worrying, doubting that things are going to be all right or fearing the worst. Without a strong foundation in the Word and faith, they fall.
Is There a God? Is The Word of God Real? Does God Exist?
As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away.
These are the ones that do not have a personal relationship with Jesus. If they did they would continue to follow Him, working the scriptures, overcoming themselves (their pride) and the world.
They lack the faith and strength needed to go through the tests and trials that come their way. So, what happens is, they wind up worrying, doubting that things are going to be all right or fearing the worst. Without a strong foundation in the Word and faith, they fall.
Is There a God? Is The Word of God Real? Does God Exist?