In the Parable of the Sower, what does the seed that falls on rocky ground represent regarding faith?
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Correct answer: People who receive the word with joy but have no root and fall away in trials
The rocky ground represents a shallow faith that lacks depth. While it starts quickly, it cannot survive the 'heat' of persecution or trouble because it is not firmly rooted in the person's life.
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