The Parable of the Weeds

The Parable of the Weeds Matthew 13:36-43   Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” He answered, “The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, and the good seed is the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. Just as the weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all law-breakers, and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. Things we can look for to discern the “wheat” from the “weeds”:Trust each other, but don’t be stupid!   Trust, but verify.Be careful of “theological gymnasts”!  It’s great to have questions, but beware of those questions that are actually an attempt to justify sin.Gravitate towards humility and obedience.    Simple. Authentic. Jesus. Prairiebible.org