I couldn’t help but notice that Luke includes A LOT of Jesus’ reminding people that hearing is not enough – our encounters with God’s word must be accompanied by action:

Why do you call me, Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say? …The one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete. (Luke 6.46, 49, 50, NIV)

Take care then how you hear, for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away. (Luke 8.18, ESV)

I used to say, “No ‘points’ for hearing.” Once, a brother corrected me. “It’s not ‘no points for hearing,’ it’s negative points for hearing only.” A good word, and that principle alone may explain why many church members don’t seem to know much about the Bible. They’re not putting it into practice.

But he answered them, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.” (Luke 8.12, ESV)

As he said these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts at which you nursed!” But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” (Luke 11.27, 28, ESV)

No further comment needed! I think Jesus was clear.

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (James 1.22, NIV)