PARABLE OF THE SOWER (Different Kinds of Learners)

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  Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-20, Luke 8:1-15.
  

  "The seed is the word..." Luke 8:11(KJV).
  The first set of learners let the seed drop on the wayside, and because they are not given to thinking things over, they never retain the words.
  The second group of people have a stony heart, they are often bigoted and set in their ways. They stand on opinions, because they don't like to follow things through, though they care to contemplate things, they don't follow thru. They fail to realize that just as there are different kinds of ball games, so are there different rules. Among these are the bigots: religious, political, etc., and most critics.
  The third group really have broad (more fertile) minds, and among them are the enlightened. They never produce any fruit to maturity, besides weeds, thorns and thistles. Their crops may be of economic value, but in the end are not better than weeds and thorns, as they often like every good they do to work for them, or fetch them immortality, instead of letting those things come as bonuses, for their wholesome inputs. Secondly, most don't know crops of spiritual value (metaphorically speaking), and so they either plant little or none, but ultimately, do not nuture any to maturity. I know some will argue that, it is all a part of life. Probably, but do you knowingly plant a thorny crop or flower at home? Possibly, you may have it in your premises, but will you in your room?
  The last group are the excellent-minded, who produce fruits, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and others a hundred fold (MARK 4:20). These, "Bring forth fruit with patience," (LUKE 8:15--KJV); "According to how they understand" (MATTHEW 13:23--KJV paraphrased). Note that, even thirty percent is excellent in this situation, so long as the crops are nutured to maturity. These know that, you can bump into things spiritually or mentally, as you can physically. So they conscientiously follow things through. They also bear responsibility for their actions, and always make amends where necessary, irrespective of who started it. However, they also know the thin line between here and there, according to how each understands [basic or central truths (EPHESIANS 4:13-16--TLB or NLT)]. The Bible warns against being overnice or -wicked, both extremes destroy (ECCLESIASTES 7:15-18). God bless you. Please visit my blogs: www.insightandforesight.wordpress.com and www.allroundknowledge.blogspot.com for more.