The Responsibility of Those Who Hear (Luke 8:16 - 18) 1/20/2023

In this message we will learn: The Savior is still emphasizing the importance of what His disciples do with His teachings. As believers we must handle the Word of God, by listening with precision and presenting it with disciplining. Some important takeaways from these scriptures are: 1.) At first glance there does not seem to be much connection between this section and what has gone before. 2.) Verse 17 seems to suggest that if we allow the message to be confined because of business or laziness, our neglect and failure will be exposed., and 3.) Therefore we should be careful how we hear. What is important to remember: If we are faithful in sharing the truth with others, then God will reveal new and deeper truths to us. If, on the other hand, we do not have this spirit of evangelistic zeal, God will deprive us of the truth we think we possess. What we don't use, we lose. There is an old saying; “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” As disciples of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ we must continue to study the word the word of God to ensure we are equipped to present it in the correct manner.