What does the Bible say about the parable of the tares?
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The parable of the tares illustrates the coexistence of good and evil in the world, symbolizing the children of the kingdom and the children of the wicked one.
In Matthew 13:36-43, the parable of the tares explains that while the Son of Man sows good seed, representing the children of the kingdom, the enemy, the devil, sows tares among the wheat. This signifies that in the world and within the church, there are both true believers and false ones. The tares are indistinguishable from the wheat until the harvest, symbolizing the final judgment when God will separate the righteous from the wicked. The teachings emphasize the need for vigilance and the importance of living as true children of God amidst a mixed expression of faith.
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