We have just seen that the word is to be spread everywhere, including where it seems to bear no fruit. Now Jesus tells another parable showing that the word is to be put on display for all to see. There are many excuses for not sharing the kingdom. Some we make up ourselves, many society and circumstances imposes on us. We must ignore them all. The kingdom is to be proclaimed. The gospel is the truth, and while there is a fog of confusion today, a time will come when the the truth is plain to all.
So we need to be careful how we listen. Now remember that Jesus is addressing a large crowd (v4). When people hear the gospel they need to be careful how they listen. You can think up a million and one excuses not to believe, you can focus on all sorts of problems or objections. If we use the faith that we do have we will receive even more. But if we dwell on the doubt, if we look for reasons to object, to not believe, then we will lose what understanding we ever had.
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