THE WHEAT AND THE TARES - THE DIFFERENCE. - Devotional

PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY - MEDITATE DAY AND NIGHT.
Oct. 23rd, 2025

‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎THE WHEAT AND THE TARES - THE DIFFERENCE.
‎“The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from? “ ‘An enemy did this,’ he replied. “The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up? “ ‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn." (Mat.13.27-30.NIV)
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THE DIFFERENCE.
‎1. The good seed was planted by the owner of the field (that could be parents, teachers, disciples, the church, even the government), but the enemy planted the weeds. The weeds also have seeds. You don't know the difference unless you have a good knowledge of the different seeds; otherwise, you patiently wait for both to grow.
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2. The sprouts from the seeds look very identical to the naked eyes (healthy looking green leaves, long blades). The shift is subtle and unnoticeable. (the child that smokes, steal, lies, and the innocent child. The pretentious member seen as the most helpful, acts more like the believer but empty, the colleagues in the office, the friends that appear always like angels). The Bible says: listen more, pay attention more, speak less, watch (James 1:19). Majority of us do the opposite.
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3. As they mature, the weight of the wheat kernels causes the stalks to bend, while the empty tare stalks remain straight and tall. (the child that is studious to the bragging one). The humble (bent wheat is humility compare to the straight - proud, arrogant, self-seeking fool). Pride is empty.
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4. The wheat seeds are a valuable, nutritious food source, whereas tare seeds are black and poisonous. Those who contribute to your well-being and the drainers. The enemy does not approach or live with us in an aggressive manner. He is usually very subtle, very friendly until he is exposed. That is when you see the venom and usually the damage is done. Now it is damage control. How often do we see this in churches, homes, offices? The fraud, adultery, best friend turn enemy and more!
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While you patiently wait, you also watch and pray.
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‎THE WORD: “Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.’ ” (Mat.13.30.NIV)

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