Love and Appreciation for Jehovah Lead to Baptism - What Is in Your Heart?

Jesus likened the message found in the Bible to seed and human hearts to different types of soil.  (Luke 8:4-8)  Perhaps you have been studying the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses for some time. Why not read Luke 8:11-15 and ask yourself,  'My heart matches which kind of soil?

Trampled soil: This soil find little time to prepare for his Bible study session.  He often cancels his Bible study or misses meetings because he is busy doing others things.

Rocky soil: This person allows pressure or opposition from his peers or family to prevent him from obeying Jehovah and living by his standards.

Soil with thorns:  This person likes what he learns about Jehovah, but he feels that having money and possessions will make him feel happy and secure.  He often misses his personal Bible study sessions because he is working or is engaging in some kind of recreation.

Fine soil: This person regularly studies the Bible and tries to apply what he learns.  His priority in life is that of pleasing Jehovah.  Despite trials and opposition, he persists in telling others what he knows about Jehovah. 

You control what is in your heart.  Like the different types of  soil in Jesus' illustration,  your symbolic heart can be softened, weeded, and improved. Remember, you choose the type of soil that you are.

Next time: Love and Appreciation for Jehovah Lead to Baptism - THE MOST IMPORTANT LOVE

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