Wheat & Weeds
- Don Vitalle
- Apr 24
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Matthew 13:24-30
Once again, Jesus shared a story with the people. People cherished the spoken story in the era before mass communications, especially when they were told well. Jesus was a master storyteller who spoke with great authority, capturing the audience's undivided attention. He aimed to give every listener a clear understanding of the Kingdom of Heaven.
He narrated the tale of a wise farmer who planted good seeds. However, an enemy secretly scattered bad seeds among the wheat during the night and then left. These seeds would grow into a poisonous weed that closely resembled wheat; It was tough to differentiate between the two in the early stages of growth. They would negatively affect wheat growth by competing for resources and even choking it.
As time passed, both types of seeds germinated and grew. The farmer's workers noticed the fields were growing both wheat and weeds and questioned their boss. The wise farmer understood what had happened, and they asked for his instructions. “Let everything grow naturally. Do not interfere with the natural process. When the harvest time comes, I will instruct my workers first to gather the weeds into bundles and burn them. Then, they will bundle the wheat and store it safely in my barn.”
Clarification of the metaphor:
God's kingdom includes both faithful followers and those who are not, who may outwardly appear to be followers. This illustrates the coexistence of good and evil within the Christian community.
It is not our role to judge or remove the unrighteous, as that could cause harm to the
righteous. God will handle the separation at the end of time.
There will be a final judgment where God will separate the wheat from the tares, and those not in His will shall be dealt with accordingly.
In other words, when the final judgment day arrives, God will host the ultimate “Wheat vs. Tares” showdown. Those who aren't on His VIP list of truth will get a one-way ticket to the consequences!
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