What does it mean to "hear My words" in Luke 6:47?

Luke 6:47: “I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and puts them into practice.”

– Hearing starts with coming to Jesus—voluntary surrender to His authority.

– It is active, attentive listening, an ongoing posture (John 10:27).

– It means receiving His words as absolute truth, not suggestions (John 12:48–50).

– It involves understanding, as the Spirit illumines meaning (Psalm 119:130).

– It demands obedience; Scripture pairs hearing with doing (James 1:22; Matthew 7:24–25).

Other passages that unfold the idea:

– Romans 10:17 — “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”

– Deuteronomy 6:4–5 — hearing joined to love and obedience.

– Luke 8:18 — “Pay careful attention to how you listen.”

– Revelation 2–3 — “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says.”

Jesus’ illustration:

– Wise builder (Luke 6:48): digs deep, lays the foundation on rock. Obedient hearing makes a life storm-proof.

– Foolish builder (Luke 6:49): hears yet does nothing; collapse follows.

Living it out:

– Read Scripture expectantly, meeting Christ in every passage.

– Pause to let the text search motives and shape choices.

– Submit habits, attitudes, and plans to His word.

– Gauge true hearing by changed living, not information gained.

To “hear My words” is to approach Jesus, listen with humble attention, receive His teaching as final authority, and prove that reception through obedient action, securing life on the unshakable foundation of Christ.