Matthew 13:19
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 seed sown along the path.
John 3:19-20
And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
John 21:15-17
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."
Romans 1:28
And since they did not see fit to retain the knowledge of God, God gave them over to a base mind, to do what ought not to be done.
1 Peter 5:2
shepherd the flock of God that is under your care, serving as overseersnot under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness;