In this sermon Reactions To Hearing The Word, Be careful for souls who receive something immediately with gladness. For their lack of root and depth cause them to not count the cost and think things through. If a Christian fasts or neglects the things of the flesh for the sake of God, they are immediately considered fanatics or extremists. But, let the same person satisfy the flesh and go without what the soul needs and what the spirit requires. To ensure we recognize which events and people fit the four different descriptions of people's reactions to the Word. Let us list those reactions. This parable mentions four types of reactions to the Word of God being presented to a person's heart.