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Foundation Scripture
How do we sow? With words and actions
A smart farmer will ensure that his soil is adequate ground for the type of seed he plans to plant. There are conditions, in which a seed will grow, stagnate, reach optimal growth, and/or surpass expectations. It is our job to foster the environment for an expected return.
Examples of the four (4) relationships and the ground they create (Mark 4:13-20):
Pathway Relationship Hear the Word and immediately, it’s gone! Mark 4:15
- You may or may not desire to have a relationship with child and/or spouse, but lack the discipline to sustain a solid relationship. No true commitment has been made. Your emotional connection and follow-through regarding your child and/or spouse is non-existent. Therefore, your child doesn’t trust what you say, because of your actions.
Rocky Relationship Accept, welcome, and rejoice! Endure for awhile, but not long because of no root. Mark 4:16-17
- You desire to have a relationship with child and/or spouse, but lack the discipline to sustain a solid relationship. No commitment has been made. You have an emotional connection, but your follow-through regarding your child and/or spouse is non-existent. Therefore, your child doesn’t trust what you say, because of your actions.
Inconsistent Relationship Hear the Word, but cares, anxieties, and distractions of the world suffocate the Word and it produces no result. Mark 4:18-19
- You have a relationship with child and/or spouse, but lack the discipline to sustain a solid relationship. No commitment has been made. You have an emotional connection, but your follow-through regarding your child and/or spouse is inconsistent. Therefore, your child doesn’t trust what you say, because of your actions.
Good Relationship Hear and receive the Word and produce fruit. Mark 4:20
- You have established and maintained a solid relationship with child and/or spouse. A commitment has been made. You have an emotional connection and your follow-through regarding your child and/or spouse is consistent. Therefore, your child trusts what you say, because of your actions.
If you desire to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and accept Him as your Lord and Savior, click on the link below.
www.cbn.com/spirituallife/BibleStudyandTheology/Discipleship/Steps_To_Peace_With_God.aspx
