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What does the parable of the wheat and tares mean?

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The parable of the wheat and tares illustrates the coexistence of believers and non-believers until the final judgment.

In the parable of the wheat and tares (Matthew 13:24-30), Jesus teaches about the reality of the Kingdom of Heaven reflecting the spiritual condition of the world. The wheat represents the children of the Kingdom—true believers, while the tares symbolize the children of the evil one—those who oppose God. Notably, this parable highlights the fact that both groups will coexist in the world until the harvest, which symbolizes the final judgment. At this time, God will send His angels to separate the righteous from the wicked. This teaching alerts believers to the presence of false Christians and the necessity of discernment, but also reassures them that God's judgment will ultimately prevail.
Scripture References: Matthew 13:24-30

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