Parables are stories that are cast along side another story. It carries a message which does not directly relate with the cast story. In Matthew 15:12–15 Jesus said that He speaks in parables to hide the secrets of the kingdom from some and reveal them to others (Matt. 13:12–15). This does not mean His parables are full of information that only a select few can fathom.
One of the parables in the bible that caught my interest is the parable of "the sower" (Mark, 4:3-9, KJV).
It goes thus;
"Behold, there went out a sower to sow: And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth: But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away. And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred. And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear."
This parable was explained thus, by Jesus Christ to His disciples when they were alone.
And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable. And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables? The sower soweth the word. And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, and the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred (Mark 4:10-20).
In addition, this knowledge can be applied to way of life, like say your business. Many people are itching to start their business and they make plans. An ideal business person can apply this wisdom thus;
- What kind of business will flourish in your chosen location?
Will it be accepted?
- Is your chosen location safe for the business in times to come?
Or is it a location known for its clashes?
The message here is the application of heavenly wisdom to practical living. You have been given the wisdom to understand. It is left for you to apply.
Study the bible to gain wisdom not to misquote and argue misunderstood knowledge.
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