In encouraging people to apply scripture, not just listen to it, I used to say, “No points for hearing only.” One day, a fellow corrected me. 

It’s not “no points” for hearing only, it’s “negative points” for hearing only.

He’s right. Jesus is clear:

So pay careful attention to your hearts as you hear my teaching, for to those who have open hearts, even more revelation will be given to them until it overflows. And for those who do not listen with open hearts, what little light they imagine to have will be taken away.” (Luke 8.19, Passion Translation)