The Parable of the Sower and Excuses

The Parable of the

Sower is replete with
many lessons,
graphically presented.
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It is also apparent that the

focus of the parable is not
on the sower (no blame is
assigned to the sower),
but placed on the soil
types and the consequent
results.
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The way side hearer.

A. “Too hard to understand.”
B. “I waited for a sign….”
C. “My parents did not teach me.”
D. “The church never came to me.”
E. “I waited for the Holy Ghost.”
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The stony ground hearer.

A. “God did not help me endure.”
B. “Members did not encourage.”
C. “The persecution was too much.”
D. “Word too demanding.”
E. “Preacher too negative.”
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The Thorny ground hearer.

A. “My Burdens overwhelmed me.”
B. “My children fell away.”
C. “I had to make a living.”
D. “One must have some pleasure.”
E. “I did the best I could.”
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Those who hear, understand, avoid

pitfalls, and persevere are
productive and successful, bringing
forth fruit commensurate with their
ability.