And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: … He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. Matthew 13:7, 22 And some fell among thorns, and…
The devil and the world hates God and His word. It is crucial that we prepare ourselves with the word of God so that we are able to withstand persecution and trial.
The first type of person mentioned by Jesus has no application of the word of God in his life at all!
Humans have faults but that does not mean we cannot serve God, and serve Him in a mighty way.