Mark 4: 10-17- Thin Soil

 Read Mark 4: 10-17- 

Jesus was obvious showing the disciples there were different kinds of people who would hear the word of God and respond differently. In verses 16 and 17, He shows the disciples there can be different emotional responses to hearing about Him, “And these are the ones sown on rocky ground; the ones who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy. And they have no root in themselves but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away.” 

We have heard the phrase, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. We also know there are those who don’t do tough. Jesus is making it clear we do not want to be someone who is minimally committed. He wants us to be fully committed to Him. Whether good times or bad, He wants us to know His principles will stand through those times. Being aware there can be responses like the ones noted in verses 16 and 17, we can work to make sure that is a category we do not fall into. We need to be constantly working on our roots and controlling our emotions. 

Proverbs 3: 33-35-The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the dwelling of the righteous. (34) Toward the scorners He is scornful, but to the humble He gives favor.  (35) The wise will inherit honor, but fools get disgrace.

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