The parable of the seed and sower in the New Testament-Book of Mark (Chapter 4) is all about the seed of God's Word. It's the gospel of salvation. The seed is God's Word. The sower is the believer in Christ.
Many modern day pastors, preaching the "prosperity" gospel-which is NO GOSPEL at all-- often use this chapter to entice people to give to their huge organizations.
We have to study God's WORD and Know His Word, so that we can discern truth.
II Timothy 2:15 clearly tells us to study and rightly divide-meaning to understand the Word. If we know God's Word, we won't be deceived by unscrupulous people who twist the truth to their own greed and agenda. Those people will answer to God for their deeds.
The Seed I talk about it the seed of Faith, Love, Hope, and the absolute truth about God's love for you. The seed of His Word-that Christ came to earth to give His life for you, to overcome death, and to give you eternal life. The seed is to be planted and grown, as it grows into a strong foundational love and relationship with God, it will spread, new seeds will form and grow…..it's the law of planting and harvesting.
The Bible is filled with many amazing truths. It's never boring……well, maybe Numbers could be-but it's still the inspired Word of God, and should be read!
Just a few thoughts about seed planting-we sow for souls--- NOT for financial gain, power, or fame.
We reap a harvest of souls for the Kingdom of God, for His glory-NOT for our own!
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