The Soul has a Limited Capacity for Growth
Matthew 13:7-22
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:…


There is nutriment enough in the ground for thorns, and enough for wheat; but not enough, in any ground, for both wheat and thorns. The agriculturist thins his nursery-ground, and the farmer weeds his field, and the gardener removes the superfluous grapes, for that very reason: in order that the dissipated sap may be concentrated in a few plants vigorously. So in the same way, the heart has a certain power of loving. But love, dissipated on many objects, concentrates itself on none. God or the world — not both. "No man can serve two masters." "If any man love the world, the love of the ]Father is not in him." He that has learned many accomplishments or sciences, generally knows none thoroughly. Multifariousness of knowledge is commonly opposed to depth — variety of affections is generally not found with intensity.

(F. W. Robertson.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:

WEB: Others fell among thorns. The thorns grew up and choked them.




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