Matthew 13:24-30

Matthew 13:24-30 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. This parable is about good people and wicked people. Often we think, “Why doesn’t God punish the wicked people? Why do they keep getting away with evil things” Jesus explains why in this parable. God wants everyone to be saved and has given us time to repent. But Satan is busy spreading his lies. He tricks people into thinking that the things of this world are more important than God and the things of the next world. So God continues to give us all time – time to repent. God isn’t letting bad things go, God is simply giving everyone time to repent. But, make no mistake, someday God will judge the world. God will reward the righteous and God will punish the wicked. Yes He will! For sure!