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NASB | Mark 4:24 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 4:24 Then He said to them, "Pay attention to what you hear. By your own standard of measurement [that is, to the extent that you study spiritual truth and apply godly wisdom] it will be measured to you [and you will be given even greater ability to respond]--and more will be given to you besides. |
Bible Question:
Why do you think the Lord warned His disciples to "take care what you listen to"? How do we obey this today? (I don't think that Jesus had rock, reggae or rap in mind here!) Are we evaluating what we "hear" according to the Truth of God's Word, or are we at times deceived by clever yarns spun by worldly weavers? or perhaps even crafty clergy!? (the mantra of the 60's, "tune in, turn on, drop out" as well as the liberal media comes to mind here) There is a result:"For to him who has will more be given; and from him who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away ( by force)." v 25 Amp - Is this a picture of the ultimate "dropping out?" Comments and observations are welcomed! |
Bible Answer: Mommapbs - Well, Jesus MAY have had rock, reggae and rap in mind when He said, "Take care of what you listen to"! Have you heard any of this filty stuff lately? Some of it is unspeakably vile. ..... But I rather believe that our Lord was simply telling His followers to pay attention to His teaching. The New Living Translation does a fine job of bringing out the meaning of the passage: "Everything that is now hidden or secret will eventually be brought to life. Anyone who is willing to hear should listen and understand. And be sure to pay attention to what you hear. The more you do this, the more you will understand -- and even more besides. To those who are open to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But to those who are not listening, even what they have will be taken away from them." (Mark 4:22-25). ...... You ask how we can obey Jesus' command today. Listen and pay attention to the spoken word from the pulpit. Compare it with what Scripture teaches. Study the written word intently and with concentration. No dreaming about a forthcoming Florida vacation, no wool gathering. As the old King James says, "STUDY to shew thyself approved unto God...." ..... I believe the context of the passage leads us to confine our interpretation of "take care of what you listen to" to the teaching of Scripture and not to extend the meaning, at least not of this passage, to any broader base than that. --Hank |
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