“And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.”

We see the third seed in the parable of the sower. Jesus gives us the answer to this third individual in Verse 14; “And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.” Is this third seed in the parable a born again believer? Looking at the verse we see that is says when “they have heard, go forth…” We know this person is a believer because the seed takes root and springs up, however, it doesn’t bring forth fruit. If you are a born again believer you should have a desire to tell other people about Christ. Bringing forth fruit is witnessing and seeing people saved. Is it possible that you fit in this part of the parable? Many believers will never spread the gospel because they only care about themselves. Please don’t be that person that dreams about hunting 365 days a year. Hunting can become an idol to many believers. The truth is, you wont take one gun or one wildlife mount out of this world with you! How is your family getting along? Are you that dad that is always consumed in that extra dollar or one more opportunity in the field? Is money sinful? Absolutely not, but this is what the Bible says in I Timothy 6:10 “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” Is hunting sinful? Proverbs 11:1 “A FALSE balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.” When was the last time you shared the gospel with someone? What is on your mind more than God’s work and will for your life? Could it be that your being choked among the thorns? I John 2:15-16 “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” Don’t let the riches, pleasures, and cares of this world choke you out. Jesus Christ is our joy! Don’t you want to live a joyful life? “…for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Memory Verse Week 1/10/21

John 8:32

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”