Parable of the Sower

I am studying Matthew 13:18-23, the parable of the sower, who sowed seed in different kinds of soil. I've always wondered if the people mentioned in verses 20 (stony places) and 22 (among thorns) were truly converted, but not very fruitful, just weak Christians, who'll make it into heaven, but not have done anything for the Lord. Then I read Matthew 7:19-23, where Jesus points out the "acid test" of whether someone's a Christian or not: "by their fruits ye shall know them." Then He goes on to illustrate how some will point out the things they did as Christians, but He says to them, "I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." So apparently they were false Christians, sometimes acting like Christians, but still living in sin, "working
iniquity. What is iniquity? The dictionary says -

–noun, plural -ties.
1. gross injustice or wickedness.
2. a violation of right or duty; wicked act; sin.

So, they people are not just living in sin, they are actively promoting it! But also, calling themselves Christians. Basically, they are extremely two-faced.

Well, that cleared it up for me. The people in Matthew 13:18-23 are not truly converted. They are phonies. Very sobering.