This also makes me think of Paul's instruction to "look up" and expect His appearance while it is day. In keeping our sights on Him, we are less likely to be drawn away or attracted to the things of this life. The cares of this life will choke out the fruit that would have been produced from hearing the Word which does not return void. Guarding the heart is so important because as you alluded to before, the world wants it all.
This also makes me think of Paul's instruction to "look up" and expect His appearance while it is day. In keeping our sights on Him, we are less likely to be drawn away or attracted to the things of this life. The cares of this life will choke out the fruit that would have been produced from hearing the Word which does not return void. Guarding the heart is so important because as you alluded to before, the world wants it all.