 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. So, says Jesus, let me tell you what this means. This is the individual who says, who, when the Word of God is proclaimed, immediately receives it with joy. Oh yes, they say, I think I would be very much interested in this. I would like to receive this for myself. Perhaps an emotional response. Perhaps an emotional response that is even engendered or aided by the approach on the part of the one who preaches.