Mark 4:26-29 Proposition: The Parable of the Seed sets a picture for us of the partnership between the man who sows seed and the soil which germinates the seed. This parable illus-trates how surrender to God includes trusting Him with the results of our labors. Key Words and Terms automate: “by itself,” Mark 4:28. This Greek word could be translated “of its own accord” and is most often used to refer to wild plants growing in a field, not crops planted intentionally. Surrender to God: “An active partnership with God through which the believer yields his or her will, aspirations, energies, and abilities to the Lord and trusts Him with the results.” Sanctification: The of Spiritual Maturity Two Extreme Views of Sanctification: Life of : Reliance on Human Efforts Alone Life of : Reliance on God Alone Surrender to God Keeps us on our role in God’s design for partnership. Guards our from discouragement. Enables us to the right things.