With the measure you use, it will be measured to you

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Mk 4:

21 Jesus also said to them, “Does anyone bring in a lamp to put it under a basket or under a bed? Doesn’t he set it on a stand?

When you have the light, let it shine. Don't hide it. Tell people what God has told you.

22 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.

If there is darkness in you, you can't hide it anyway. Your lack shows. Others will find out your darkness. Certainly, God will.

23 "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Pay attention to what Jesus says.

24 He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear.

Jesus emphasized the importance of listening and responding to his parables/teachings.

With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you. 25 For whoever has will be given more.

Positively, be receptive and obey it. As you apply Jesus' words, you will be given more understanding. This is our daily sanctification and spiritual growth. The more portion you exercise your spirit, the more portion will be given to you. The more we live out Jesus' teachings, the stronger our spirit is.

But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.”

Negatively, when you hear Jesus' words but you don't act on them, you will experience growth stunting in your spirit, even shrinking or negative growth.

Be attentive and responsive to Christ's word. God entrusts truth to those who receive it with faith and obedience. As we practice what we have learned, he grants greater understanding and spiritual maturity. But if we ignore his word, our spiritual perception gradually becomes dull, and even the little understanding we once possessed begins to fade. With the measure we use in receiving and responding to Christ's teaching, it will be measured back to us—and even more will be added.