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What does the Bible say about the parable of the tares among the wheat?

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The parable illustrates the coexistence of true and false believers in the kingdom of God.

In the parable of the tares among the wheat, Jesus explains that while a man sows good seed in his field, an enemy subsequently sows tares among them. The servants ask whether they should uproot the tares, but the master advises against it to prevent damage to the wheat. This parable highlights that in the kingdom of God, true believers (the wheat) and false believers (the tares) will coexist until the final judgment, when they will be separated. Jesus clarifies that the wheat represents 'the children of the kingdom' while the tares represent 'the children of the wicked one.' This underscores the importance of discernment in the church today, recognizing that not all who claim to be believers genuinely belong to Christ.
Scripture References: Matthew 13:37-46

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Tares Among Wheat
Rick Warta · Jul 17, 2016
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