04/09/2025
Something about the parable of the wheat and tares that we in the body of Christ tend to ignore, is that at no point whatsoever in the process of seed, time, and harvest do the tares turn into wheat. This should really give us something to think about within the church and within what we call Christianity today, as we’re so quick to accept everything that appears to be holy, as if it really is. But understanding the significance of this parable shouldn’t stop there. We need to also accept and heed the following additional warnings:
1. The enemy who successfully sowed the tares in the field, was only able to do so because the man to whom the field belonged was asleep at the time… not keeping watch over his field. (You must stay spiritually sober and KEEP WATCH!)
2. The enemy didn’t choose to sow his seed in bad ground. He didn’t sow it on the wayside amongst thorns, thistles, and rocks. He looked for GOOD and FERTILE ground to sow it in. (Just because the ground you’re planted in is fertile, does NOT mean the enemy won’t try to plant seed there as well! In his eyes, the more fertile, the better!)
3. Though tares are almost undistinguishable against wheat, they CAN be distinguished. BUT trying to uproot tares amongst wheat without the possibility of also destroying the wheat in the process, is difficult. That’s why Jesus said it’s best to let the tares continue to grow amongst the wheat… but why, really, is that best? (Warn against tares, and let Jesus do the rest!)
4. It’s best because the main purpose of a tare is to choke out and kill the growth of the weak and apathetic wheat around it. BUT the thing is, tares are NOT successful in doing so amongst determined, strong, and healthy wheat! (Stay strong and faithful, it’s the ONLY way you’ll make it to harvest! Lukewarm wheat won’t make it!)
5. And last but certainly not least, even though the tare is indeed somewhat distinguishable against wheat, it is MOST distinguishable right before harvest. You see, when wheat fully “ripens” it bends, dies, and changes color. Tares DO NOT! Instead they continue to stand tall in their pride without any change whatsoever. Wheat BOWS, DIES, AND CLOAKS ITSELF IN READINESS FOR HARVEST! (Stay humble, die to self, and cloak yourself in the righteousness of Christ!)
To my family in Christ Jesus, I pray you can understand the extreme importance and significance of this parable as it pertains to your life and to the body of Christ. Just because someone “looks” like a follower of Christ doesn’t always mean they are. Outward appearance isn’t always a reflection of inward devotion. Stay alert, stay awake, and stay strong… and most importantly, don’t ever, ever, EVER let the tares planted around you suffocate your growth in Christ Jesus! God bless.
Copied From Lydia Andy Trevizo
Something about the parable of the wheat and tares that we in the body of Christ tend to ignore, is that at no point whatsoever in the process of seed, time, and harvest do the tares turn into wheat. This should really give us something to think about within the church and within what we call Christianity today, as we’re so quick to accept everything that appears to be holy, as if it really is. But understanding the significance of this parable shouldn’t stop there. We need to also accept and heed the following additional warnings:
1. The enemy who successfully sowed the tares in the field, was only able to do so because the man to whom the field belonged was asleep at the time… not keeping watch over his field. (You must stay spiritually sober and KEEP WATCH!)
2. The enemy didn’t choose to sow his seed in bad ground. He didn’t sow it on the wayside amongst thorns, thistles, and rocks. He looked for GOOD and FERTILE ground to sow it in. (Just because the ground you’re planted in is fertile, does NOT mean the enemy won’t try to plant seed there as well! In his eyes, the more fertile, the better!)
3. Though tares are almost undistinguishable against wheat, they CAN be distinguished. BUT trying to uproot tares amongst wheat without the possibility of also destroying the wheat in the process, is difficult. That’s why Jesus said it’s best to let the tares continue to grow amongst the wheat… but why, really, is that best? (Warn against tares, and let Jesus do the rest!)
4. It’s best because the main purpose of a tare is to choke out and kill the growth of the weak and apathetic wheat around it. BUT the thing is, tares are NOT successful in doing so amongst determined, strong, and healthy wheat! (Stay strong and faithful, it’s the ONLY way you’ll make it to harvest! Lukewarm wheat won’t make it!)
5. And last but certainly not least, even though the tare is indeed somewhat distinguishable against wheat, it is MOST distinguishable right before harvest. You see, when wheat fully “ripens” it bends, dies, and changes color. Tares DO NOT! Instead they continue to stand tall in their pride without any change whatsoever. Wheat BOWS, DIES, AND CLOAKS ITSELF IN READINESS FOR HARVEST! (Stay humble, die to self, and cloak yourself in the righteousness of Christ!)
To my family in Christ Jesus, I pray you can understand the extreme importance and significance of this parable as it pertains to your life and to the body of Christ. Just because someone “looks” like a follower of Christ doesn’t always mean they are. Outward appearance isn’t always a reflection of inward devotion. Stay alert, stay awake, and stay strong… and most importantly, don’t ever, ever, EVER let the tares planted around you suffocate your growth in Christ Jesus! God bless.
Copied From Lydia Andy Trevizo
