Jesus tells a parable about spiritual growth.

There are a few different personalities involved in this story.  All represented by the seeds being planted in different circumstances. 

I think it is important to note at this point that every seed has the same initial purpose.  To grow.  It is only what surrounds each seed that determines the amount of growth.  The question is, what part do we play in our surroundings?  Is it our fault that we grow spiritually in the midst of good ground or rocky ground or thorny ground?

How do we help ourselves to the correct soil to grow in?

Or do we have a choice at all?

Does all of the seed in the good soil grow up strong?