“Now the parable means this: The seed is the word of God.
To the law and to the testimony; if they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
“Therefore listen to the parable of the sower.
When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the one who received seed beside the path.
Then He said to them, “Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables?
Those along the path are those who hear. Then comes the devil, who takes away the word from their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
Therefore lay aside all filthiness and remaining wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.