The Seed Is the Word of God

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Sep 16, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 36.

The Seed Is the Word of God

“THE SEED IS THE WORD OF GOD.”—An entire lesson might be given with profit on this one statement, but we notice only a few points. It is well known, as stated in the parable, that seed must fall into good ground, and must take root, in order that it may bear fruit. The ground must first be prepared, or else the seed will be like that sown by the wayside. To this import are the words of Paul in 1 Cor. 2: 14: “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness unto him; neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” The Spirit of God must prepare the ground for the good seed, and for this to be done, the individual must be willing to receive the word. David prayed: “Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.” Ps. 119: 36.