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THE WAY-SIDE BELIEVER


Text : Luk 8:19

When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.Mat 13:19 KJV

Unfortunately, majority of believers fall into the category of way-side believer. These are the three things that characterized their lives. 

1. *They are hearers* A number of times,  the devil has no problem with people hearing the word of God,  once he is sure that they are not keen on understanding what they  have heard. 

James 1:22 refers to hearers as deceivers, and the only one they are deceiving is themselves. 

So, it is not enough to be hearer or God's word only,  you must be a Doer too. To be a doer,  you must have understanding. 

2. *They lack understanding* Way -side believers are devoid of understanding.  Many people are in the Church today who lack understanding of who God is and what He is requiring from them. To gain understanding of spiritual matters,  you need your spiritual eyes and ears to be opened. Eph. 1"17-19, Matthew 13:16.

3. *They are opened to the wicked one* One thing that the devil is targeting in the life of a believer is *THE SEED*. The devil is never after your car,  house or any earthly things for that matter. He only uses them as a distraction from the REAL DEAL which is *the seed* of God in you. 

You should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto you. Jude 1:3. See to it that the seed is not snatched away from your heart for lack of understanding. 

 *Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting GET UNDERSTANDING.* Pro 4:7* KJV

Bible reading: Matthew 13:1-23.

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