Dr. Mike Edwards challenges you to examine “how ye hear” from Luke 8:18, explaining that all four soils in the parable of the sower hear the same perfect Word of God, yet only the good ground with an “honest and good heart” keeps it and bears fruit with patience. He stresses that your heart’s receptivity determines whether truth takes root or gets stolen, withered, or choked by distractions. To hear rightly, delight in Scripture’s exposing light (Psalm 119:130), maintain a teachable spirit like the meek (Psalm 25:9), prepare your heart daily (Psalm 119:18), and pray for those preaching to you (2 Thessalonians 3:1). Hearing is not just about showing up to church; it is about coming with a humble, prayerful heart ready for conviction and change.
