Mark 4:1-20 describes people who have hardened hearts, shallow personalities, greed, or faith in Jesus and a willingness to listen. 45 Bible Verses about Becareful What You Say - OpenBible.info He would trip over the kids toys that had been left on the floor. New International Version (NIV). Save 15% for life on BibleGateway+ with code SPRINGSTUDY15. When a Godly person keeps hearing nothing but ungodly and wicked things most (if not all) the time, sooner or later that person becomes influenced. With what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you; and unto you that hear shall more be given. How can we stay fresh in the Word each day? To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. For whoever has, to him will be given. Proverbs 18:21 tells us, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." The Cross And Our Response to Trials (1 Peter 4:12-19), 8. By the measure you use, it will be measured to youand more will be added to you. From every little village in Englandit does not matter where it isthere is sure to be a road to London. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John. Just as there is enough in Yosemite to spend a lifetime of summers exploring, so there is enough in the Bible to spend your lifetime digging out and meditating on. A hard worker will get everything he wants. When the word thunders against sin, think thus: God means my sins; when it presses any duty, God intends me in this. Many put off Scripture from themselves, as if it only concerned those who lived in the time when it was written; but if you intend to profit by the word, bring it home to yourselves: a medicine will do no good, unless it be applied (cited by Donald Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life [Navpress], p. 53). Think carefully about what you hear. On the other hand, we are encouraged to seek counsel from the Godly and God's Word because through it we will be blessed.
