Hebrews
4:2 For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard.
4:12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
5:11 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn.
As we continue to study through Hebrews at NHCC and learn about Sanctification, I've been convicted especially about apathy. So many times we approach Scripture with US as the discerners. We read the word and just pick and choose what we want to apply. Leaving aside what God is most likely trying to teach us. This activity only creates in us what is described as disobedience, slowness, sluggishness, dullness of hearing... aka apathy.
Heb 4:12 clearly states that the Word of God is the discerner. We can't hide anything from the Word. It's living and working in our lives.
I have to confess that I am apathetic to His Word. I don't read the Bible and rejoice at His promises, cry at His warning, fear the destruction that is immanent if I drift, or praise and love Him for His might works. He's working on me...
Pray for me, but also pray for yourself and friends and family that are saved, that His Word would cut through our hardened hearts and make them soft and receptive to His living and active Word.