We show ourselves unworthy by being improper hearers of God’s word.
Must honestly make application to our lives.

• Inquiringly!
Acts 17:11
1 John 4:1
1 Thessalonians 5:21
John 5:39
• A true teacher of God’s word will be honored by those who examine his teaching by God’s word.
Most in error run and hide - John 3:18-21

• Personally!
Mark 14:18-19
Isaiah 6:8
2 Samuel 12:1-7
This parable told for David’s benefit but he did not see himself as the application of the parable.
“Thou art the man” – vs. 7
2 Corinthians 13:5
Romans 12:1-2

• Obediently!
Matthew 7:21-27”
Romans 10:1-3
James 1:21-25
Hebrews 5:8-9
Acts 5:29
No value in hearing without obeying!
Must be obedient hearers to have the proper attitude!

• Prayerfully!
Romans 1:16
2 Timothy 4:5
2 Thessalonians 3:1
Ephesians 6:18-20
Colossians 4:2-4
We must pray for the effective work of the Gospel!
That ALL sinners will receive it!
That preachers and teachers will speak the truth boldly in love!

• Diligently!
“Diligence” - "speed", i.e. (by implication) dispatch, eagerness, earnestness:--business, (earnest) care(-fulness), diligence, forwardness, haste. (Strong)
2 Peter 1:5-10 }
2 Corinthians 8:7
Hebrews 6:11-12
Jude 3

• Hopefully!
Romans 8:24-25
Ephesians 4:4
Colossians 1:5
Colossians 1:23
Titus 1:2
Titus 2:13
Titus 3:7
Must not loose hope!
The hope of a Christian is the eternal reward in heaven!
1 Peter. 3:15
Must finish the course to receive it!
2 Timothy 4:5-8

Christians must hear God’s word:
• Attentively!
• Reverently!
• Honestly!
• Inquiringly!
• Personally!
• Obediently!
• Prayerfully!
• Diligently!
• Hopefully!

• Conclusion
• Need we say more?
• We must listen to God’s word with all of these characteristics.
• Are you doing this now?