MEMORY VERSE: “ And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, this is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.” Isaiah 30:21.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 13:13-17
INTRODUCTION
The ear is a sensory/sensitive organ of the human body with two main functions: hearing and balance. It is mainly concerned with detecting, transmitting and transducing sound while the semicircular canals and vestibules of the inner ear work together to keep the body balanced. The ear is the organ which enables us to receive information from the world around us. A gate is a means of access or entrance. The gate of the ear is a sensor to be used to select what we allow into our soul and what we do with the information we receive; we can either run with or discard it
OUTLINE
- ‘SPIRITUALLY DULL EARS’
- ‘SPIRITUALLY OBEDIENT EARS’
- ‘SPIRITUALLY DULL EARS’
Hebrews 5:11 discloses that some people are spiritually dull in their ears. These people lack interest in yielding to divine instructions and have difficulty in running with God’s command because their heart is not open to God Matthew 13:15. They lack understanding about the things of Christ and are not excited to surrender to the voice of the living God Matthew 19:16-22.
Other characteristics displayed by people who are spiritually dull of hearing include:
- Rebellion: They willingly revolt against divine instructions Ezekiel 12:2
- Would not pay attention: They do not listen attentively, so they find it difficult to comprehend and follow directions Zechariah 7:8-11.
- Immaturity: They are spiritually immature and cannot handle hard and sound teachings Hebrews 5:11-12.
- They prefer to listen to fables instead of the truth of God’s Word 2 Timothy 4:3-4. They love to hear teachers who will tell them what they want.
- Their Spiritual ears are neither ‘circumcised’ or sanctified unto God so, they struggle to hear God’s mind on things Acts 7:51; Acts 28:27.
2. ‘SPIRITUALLY OBEDIENT EARS’
A major trait of people with obedient ears is that they completely obey the undiluted word of God without holding anything back Exodus 24:7 and believe in divine works of God Psalm 44:1. They submit to corrections Proverbs 25:12 and their obedience helps them to eat the good of the land as stated in Isaiah 1:19. Furthermore, they hold on tenaciously to the truth of God’s word and run away from the lust of the world Joshua 24:24-25: 1 Peter 1:14. They are not hypocrites Ephesians 6:5-6. They take delight in doing the will of God Psalm 40:8. They are quick to hear and slow to speak James 1:19. They align fully to God’s purposes always Deuteronomy 13:4 and they are His people Psalm 100:3.
It is a blessing to obey God’s commandments Deuteronomy 11:26-27. Jesus also comes into the lives of those who hear His voice John 10:27 and gives the Holy Ghost to those who obey Him Acts 5:32.
CONCLUSION
Although the reception of forms of information including spiritual one is voluntary and within our power to choose, we must intentionally give heed to godly instructions to prosper and record good success in life
FURTHER READING
Sun: Deuteronomy 11: 26-27.
Mon: Psalm 100:3.
Tues: Acts 5:32.
Wed: Psalm 44:1.
Thurs: Zechariah 7:8-11.
Fri: Matthew 19:16-22.
Sat: 2 Timothy 4:4.