“But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit” (Matt 13:8)
According to the practice of the Jewish farmer, the seeds were first scattered, then raked after. Therefore even bad soil might look good on the surface at first; it could only be recognized after it was raked, then found out that there was not enough soil there for the seed to grow. Jesus’ made use of the Parable of the Seeds to let us know that God’s Word is announced to all people, not one person is excluded.

In reality, many listeners found Jesus’ teachings hard to bear and therefore left him.
Peter had said to Jesus humbly: "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” (John 6:68)

Though the soils mentioned in the parable could not be changed, but the soil within our souls could be transformed from dirt to treasure. Mary Magdalene was the best example, from whom Jesus had cast out seven demons before she became a humble woman. She washed Jesus’ feet with her tears, wiped them with her hair, and anointed them with precious ointment.

When some disciples felt disgusted by her acts, Jesus said to them: “Leave her alone, what she has done will be told in memory of her”.
So to speak, we shouldn’t belittle ourselves due to the wrongs we had done before, and instead bear witness of the blessings we received through the forgiveness of sins by Jesus who died on the cross.

We are sinners from origin, but Jesus included us as one part in his life. Jesus wants us to be better constantly, to produce fruits, and make thirty and sixty and a hundred fold.

Master, for only you has the word of eternal life, apart from you, where else can we go?