Section 7
the good earth. "And other seed fell into the good earth, and having sprouted up, it produced fruit a hundredfold" (Luke 8:8). In verse 15 the Lord explains, "But that in the good earth, these are those who in a noble and good heart hear the word, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with endur ance." This good earth signifies the good heart, a heart that is not hardened by worldly traffic, that does not have hidden sins, and that is with out the anxiety of the age, the deceitfulness of riches, and the pleasures of life. Such a heart gives all the ground to receiving the word so that the word may grow, bear fruit, and produce even a hundredfold.
A heart without worldly traffic, rocks, and thorns is a purified heart. This kind of heart is good for growing Christ.
After we have been forgiven and have begun to live a life in peace, we should follow the Lord and minister to Him. Then according to 8:4-15, we need to deal with our hearts.
In dealing with our hearts, we should keep our hearts away from worldly traffic. This means that our hearts should not be occupied with the business of making a living. Instead, we should live a simple life. However, many are slaves to earning a living. The more they increase their