But as for the seed that landed on good soil, these are the ones who, after hearing the word, cling to it with an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with steadfast endurance.

But he replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!"

Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and take up residence with him.

Remember what I told you, 'A slave is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they obeyed my word, they will obey yours too.

Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy aloud, and blessed are those who hear and obey the things written in it, because the time is near!

But he said to me, "Do not do this! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers the prophets, and with those who obey the words of this book. Worship God!"

Lay

My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you,

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

and the curse if you pay no attention to his commandments and turn from the way I am setting before you today to pursue other gods you have not known.

Accept instruction from his mouth and store up his words in your heart.

General references

My child, pay attention to my words; listen attentively to my sayings.

My child, guard the commands of your father and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.