If one is still in bondage to sin, double minded, and loving the world more than God, then the parables,which all tell us and command us to DO, will not be understood,like most in the church system,the word of God is more of a suggestion to them,since they said the sinners prayer,got saved receiving Jesus, without any repentance and obedient faith!
God has nothing for the double minded, who think they are saved,when they still wallow in lust, and worldly pleasures,thus all the parables will not phase them, because they are clean on the outside, but still defiled,and dark on the inside!
Jas 1:21 Therefore putting aside all filthiness and overflowing of evil, receive in meekness the implanted Word, which is able to save your souls.
Jas 1:22 But become doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.