What does the Bible say about sower?
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The Bible teaches that God calls His people to sow His word faithfully, trusting Him alone to give life and fruit according to His grace. In the parable of the sower, Matthew 13:3-8, Mark 4:3-20, and Luke 8:5-8 show that the same gospel seed meets different hearts, but only receptive hearts bear lasting fruit. Ecclesiastes 11:4 encourages diligent sowing rather than waiting for perfect conditions. Scripture also contrasts righteous sowing, which leads to blessing, with sowing wickedness, which reaps vanity and judgment (Proverbs 11:18; Hosea 8:7). Hosea 10:12 calls us to sow righteousness and seek the Lord, while Psalms 126:5 assures that those who sow in tears shall reap with joy.
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- Parable of the Matthew 13:3-8; Mark 4:3-20; Luke 8:5-8
- Sowing Ecclesiastes 11:4; Isaiah 28:25
- FIGURATIVE Psalms 126:5; Proverbs 11:18; Isaiah 32:20; Hosea 8:7; Hosea 10:12; Galatians 6:7; Galatians 6:8
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