Parable of the Weeds

10-9-2009
Parable of the Weeds

Parables can be interpreted in different ways, so the focus on each should be one of spiritual growth and not on literal meaning. When I read the parable of the weeds in Matthew 13, I can’t help but think about the wheat being the followers and the weeds being the evil that is prevalent in the world. We can’t rid ourselves of the evil, but Christ followers will rise in due time. When that time comes, those that are obedient and follow the ways of Christ will in fact be “gathered” while those that do evil will be tied into bundles to be burned. Matthew 13:24-30 says:


“24Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.
27"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?'
28" 'An enemy did this,' he replied. "The servants asked him, 'Do you want us to go and pull them up?'
29" 'No,' he answered, 'because while you are pulling the weeds, you may root up the wheat with them. 30Let 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.' "

Application:
1. Read Matthew 13:24-30
2. Are you wheat or weeds?