Baptist Pastor Charles Spurgeon that illustrates this truth. “The same sun which melts wax, hardens clay. And the same Gospel which melts some persons to repentance, hardens others in their sins” This is very true. You respond to God's Word every time you hear it or read it. This response either hardens your heart and pushes you away from God, or tenderizes your heart and brings you closer to God. Is there anything we can do to help our hearts be tender?