Give Me your burden so I can help you.". You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Think carefully about what you hear, he said. An artist, illustrator, graphic designer, art director, typographer, author and publisher [in that order] since 1967. He would trip over the kids toys that had been left on the floor. Knowledge will be measured out to you by the measure of attention you give. Save 15% for life on BibleGateway+ with code SPRINGSTUDY15. The Cross And Separation From The World (1 Peter 4:1-6), 7. English Revised Version The person who has something will be given more. But this is what I commanded them, saying, 'Obey My voice, and I will be your . And He was saying to them, Beware what you listen to. 3) What we listen to either helps us or destroys us. There also is debate about the meaning of this verse. Anyone who has something will get more. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you; and more will be added to you. From pros and tithemi; to place additionally, i.e. 1 Kings 13:1-30. Because there is this element of self-deception, we must be very careful here. Think carefully about what you hear. It will do you good to remember Pauls little definition of Christian maturity in Ephesians. Jesus said to them, Be careful what you listen to. To his shock, he saw tiny living creatures crawling in it. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them.". So that your giving may be in secret. 4:3). Think about it. For the man who has something will receive more. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given. For whoever has it will be given. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them., Therefore take heed how you hear. Then He continued, Pay attention to what you hear. He went on to say, Pay attention to what youre listening to! Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. As in the parable of the sower, there is both an encouragement and a warning in these verses: Since Gods truth is revealed in Jesus, we must listen carefully and obediently or His teaching ultimately will judge us. Because of this two-fold function of the light of Gods truth, no one can respond neutrally to Jesus teaching. We must go back and spend more time observing what it says and does not say. Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. In the book of Matthew, Jesus tells his disciples, "Whoever has ears, let them hear.". Whoever has, to him will be given. I listen to those who love and truly care about me, my family, and my future. The Cross And Christs Suffering For Sins (1 Peter 3:18-22), 6. Yet both the Pharisees and Judas were deceived. But the lamp on the lampstand illustration seems to be one that Jesus used on several occasions, and we must interpret it by its context in each case. What should I do with my life? Is my thought life pure? The Bible tells us that "out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks" (see Luke 6:45). There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. But to the person who has nothing, this will happen: Even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him." ISV So pay attention to how you listen, because to the one who has something, more will be given. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Will the actions of orthodox Anglicans be as strong as their words post-Kigali? Matthew 6:22, ESV The eye is the lamp of the body. Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. Be careful with what you hear, he went on. On the down side, however, they can also cause many to pursue what is wrong, break people's hopes, and cause people to lose their motivation to reach great heights. But often our problem is with our own attitude, not with the Word or with the preacher. What we listen to either helps us grow in our faith or destroys even the little faith that we have for the Lord. The floods covered them; they went down into the depths like a stone. Mark 4:1-20 describes people who have hardened hearts, shallow personalities, greed, or faith in Jesus and a willingness to listen. The more you do this, the more you will understand what I tell you. Take heed therefore how ye hear; for whosoever has, to him shall be given, and whosoever has not, even what he seems to have shall be taken from him. Contemporary English Version "My people, Israel, if only you would listen and do as I say! With the same measure you give, it will be measured back to you. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. God will evaluate you with the same standard you use to evaluate others. I The lamp was lit to be used, not to be hidden. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you and even more. Proverbs 19:27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. We must always be careful who we listen to. If you put it to use, youll be given more to wrestle withmuch more. And He was saying to them, Take care what you listen to. By your standard of measure it will be measured to you; and more will be given you besides. Proverbs 19:27 If you stop listening you will stary Bible verse. J The measure with which you measure will be measured out to you, and still more will be given to you. Helping Christians live their life more effectively, Be careful whom you listen to! New International Version So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. 20 Someone told him, "Your mother and brothers are standing outside . Jesus was not repudiating family ties or obligations, but He was setting priorities. John 5:25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. The whole point of Scripture is summed up in the two great commandments, to teach us how to love God and to love one another. Jesus teaching not only illumines the truth, it also exposes the evil that lurks in the dark corners of the human heart (8:17). I am trusting the Lord to keep you from believing false teachings. For anyone who has something will be given more; but from anyone who has nothing, even what he seems to have will be taken away.. M But therein lies the danger: we all are inclined to hide from the light rather than to allow it to expose the foulness of our hearts. Whatever measure you use will be used towards you, and even more than that. G Jesus teaching is the light that is put on the lampstand. Malachi 2:2 Bible verse on listening. Matthew 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Proverbs 18:21 tells us, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. Following the point above, what we listen to fills our hearts and minds, and then eventually influences our choices. Please click here to learn how. Access 50+ premium resources. This site uses the pseudonyms of Bergsland Design for design work; and Radiqx Press for publishing. The Cross And Our Response to Trials (1 Peter 4:12-19), 8. Consider carefully what you hear, he continued. C You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Listening to the wrong things will be very dangerous to us. Probably not, but I certainly am careful and usually turn them off. I immediately thought of that open hole and panicked! Learn how your comment data is processed. TopicalBible Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.. Allegiance to Gods Word must be first, even more important than family. If we aren't very careful, we could end up being swayed and influenced by the words of the people around us. Generosity begets generosity. What should I do? Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Be careful what you do. Do I deal with my grumbling, unbelieving, unthankful spirit? Thus He gives the illustration of the lamp being set on the lampstand, not hidden under a container or bed, to show them that the main purpose of His teaching is to illumine the truth, not to hide it. Note carefully, I do not see any hint here that Paul is calling these people heathens. With the measure you use, it will be measured to youand even more. Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble. Sometimes people make decisions they later regret because they listened to ungodly counsel. New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. You. We had a few frightening moments before we found her safely next door, saying something nonsensical to Marlas parents, who could not figure out what was going on. Years ago, a wealthy Chinese businessman visited England and was fascinated by a powerful microscope and the wonders it uncovered. An apparently primary word; a measure, literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion. For by it the people of old received their commendation. If we arent learning to do that, were missing the point. And all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain. Labs Psalm 5:3 prayer patience. The Cross And Unjust Suffering (1 Peter 2:19-25). Then, by our example and our words, we must help others see Gods ways. #1 Be careful with your thoughts - Your life is shaped by your thoughts. Ah, lady, only an hour. He repeated it slowly. Answer, bid, bring word, command. New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. For they don't practice what they teach. Then we will no longer be immature like children. Who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God's house. - 2 Thessalonians 3:3. So pay attention to how you listen! Some argue that the context of Luke 8 fits this interpretation, that the disciples are to take the words which Jesus presently was compelled to speak in parables and make them plain after His resurrection and ascension (Norval Geldenhuys, Commentary on the Gospel of Luke [Eerdmans], p. 247). So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. We are to be morally pure, because His will is our sanctification (1 Thess. If we listen carefully to Gods Word, He will give us more light so that we can grow more. Do not provoke him, for he will not pardon your disobedience, for my name is in him. As for the man who has nothing, even his nothing will be taken away.. God's truth is revealed in Jesus' teaching (8:16-17). anyone who does not conform to an established attitude, doctrine, or principle. [NLT]. You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. The name it and claim it group slipped into blab it and grab it methods of self aggrandizement. From 1977-1992 he was the pastor of Lake Gregory Community Church in Crestline, California. N The way you give to others is the way God will give to you. The way you give to others is the way God will give to you, but God will give you even more. By your standard of measure it will be measured to you; and more will be given you besides. And he said to them, Pay attention to what you hear; the measure you give will be the measure you get, and still more will be given you. Then he added, Pay close attention to what you hear. Right at the start I said, You are the engineer of a train., That little story shows how we often fail to listen carefully. You shall therefore obey the Lord your God, and do His commandments and His statutes which I command you today.". I think that Jesus is clarifying verse 10 so that the twelve do not mistake His point. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Galatians 5:7-8 You were doing so well until someone talked you out of obeying the truth. If indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For sake of time I mention only a third way to listen to Gods Word carefully: Listening carefully means always seeking to apply the Word to my own heart and life. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. (see Psalm 1:1-3). The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Mark 9:7 And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. In what measure ye mete, it shall be meted to you again [it shall be meted to you], and. So beware how you listen, for whoever has, to him, Therefore consider how you listen, for whoever has, to him, So be careful how you listen; for whoever has, to him shall be given more; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has shall be taken away from him., No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a washtub or shoves it under the bed. That is what Jesus exhorts us to do in verse 18: 2. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. And still, others simply weren't paying attention. But he answered them, You see all these, do you not? When a Godly person keeps hearing nothing but ungodly and wicked things most (if not all) the time, sooner or later that person becomes influenced. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Finally, in frustration, he smashed his microscope to bits. List other elements you can think of. Then Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to the Lord, saying, I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea. 2 Corinthians 9:6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Another preacher weve seen a lot of lately really only talks about money and prosperity. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them., Therefore consider carefully how you listen. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Jesus explained, Men loved the darkness rather than the light for their deeds were evil. And he said to them, `Take heed what ye hear; in what measure ye measure, it shall be measured to you; and to you who hear it shall be added; Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 18 Therefore consider carefully how you listen. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 1. Were not keeping secrets; were telling them. Here are four suggestions to help you discern what is wise, biblical advice: Look for counsel that references God, the Bible, and Jesus. The two questions that Paul asked the Lord on the Damascus Road are good ones to ask when you read the Word or listen to it being preached: Who are You, Lord? and, What shall I do, Lord? (Acts 22:8, 10). He also told them, Pay careful attention to what you hear. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Therefore, we must listen carefully or that teaching will judge us some day (8:18). So consider carefully the things youre hearing. OpenBible.info And he said to them, Attend with care to what you hear. He didnt know what to do, since rice was a staple of his diet. Just as there is enough in Yosemite to spend a lifetime of summers exploring, so there is enough in the Bible to spend your lifetime digging out and meditating on. H What we think we have will one day be taken from us. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them.. We must read the context over and over to get the flow of thought. Sopater the Berean, son of Pyrrhus, accompanied him; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and the Asians, Tychicus and Trophimus. Email is best: With the measure by which you measure out, it will be measured out to you, and will be added to you. B I admit that some portions of the Word are difficult and that some preachers are not very exciting. As you give, so you will receive. The Puritan pastor, Thomas Watson, said concerning the Scriptures, Take every word as spoken to yourselves. For whoever has, to him more will be given. Clearly, Gods will is that you should marry only a spiritually minded, God-centered Christian, because the Word commands us not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers (2 Cor. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules. Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, I am the light of the world. Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. He said to them, Listen carefully! Stinginess impoverishes.. For to the one who has, more will be given; from the one who does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away., So be careful how you listen. 11 Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day. But our minds are already made up and we dont want to hear what God says because it confronts the direction we want to go. For many will come in my name, saying, I am the Christ, and they will lead many astray. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. Does my family see the fruit of the Spirit in my dealings with them? Whether were in the Old Testament or in the New, we ought to draw closer to the Lord Jesus if we are listening carefully to what God has revealed. 10 When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. He doesnt work for me, but Id never recommend him to a hurting person. Therefore take care how you listen. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. Jesus recognized that not everyone was listening with intention. And he said to them, Take care what you hear! D Isaiah 55:3 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. The lamp was a small clay pitcher with a spout, filled with oil and a wick. And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. L Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. What do I do about calling a priest father at my Catholic University? Blog, A Read full chapter Proverbs 4:23 King James Version 23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 22 But if you will listen carefully to his voice and do everything I say, I will be an enemy to your enemies and a foe to your foes. Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural. He also never talks about Jesus or walking in the Spirit. Who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.