Mt13

Two enemies of your faith are the "worries of this world and the seduction of wealth".  In this chapter Jesus gives several parables or stories about the kingdom of God.  When He had finished He asked a critical question of His disciples.  He said, "Have you understood all of these things?"  The said, "yes".

Do you think they really understood?  Absolutely not!  In fact, I believe if they were being honest in that moment they would have said something like, "We have no idea what you are talking about!"  They were being more honest when they came with their questions.  They wanted to have Jesus "explain" what He meant with these parables.

I believe it was their pride that blinded them from continuing to ask for explanation.  How would the Bible be different if the disciples would have made a habit of simply asking more questions of Jesus.  Rather than pretending they were totally getting it, wouldn't life had been better for all of us if they had been honest with Jesus?

Don't let your pride keep you from asking questions about things you actually don't understand.  Everyone wants to know the answer!  Be humble enough to ask.  Take the risk of looking stupid.  Don't give in to pride.