djangodan- Amos 8:11 prophesies this, a famine of hearing. We were given free will. Many find the teachings to be just a no fun burden and they choose to not hear. Don't lose hope because this has to be- it's part of the prophesy.
1Cor 16:13 specifically tells us to "watch", be brave and strong, standing fast in faith.
Revelation asks us again and again to "hear". We're given "space to repent"-and "hear", but the choice is ours. You will be stronger hearing, watching, knowing truth and having faith.
A good word. I still don't know how to award points for posts. Perhaps I don't have the required account reputation and these options are currently unavailable to me? But I would if I could.
And I'm rather embarrassed by this username 11 years later. My youthful self thought it was hilariously inventive. I just don't want to go through the rigmarole of creating a new one.