The parable of the weeds.

The Parable of the Weeds

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 uproot 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.’ ”




So, what did the enemy actually do?

Did he try to sufficate the wheat with the weeds? Or did he just want to give the weeds the same opportunity as the wheat? What was it the enemy did? What was his intention? Is the enemy just plain stupid or does he try to be irritating?

The man who sows the good seed doesn't seem to be bothered by what the enemy did, or is he? He does not undo what he did, he lets the wheat grow. In the end, he will reap what he sow.

What gain will the enemy have?

We can't deny the man who sowed became a victim of the enemy. The enemy tried to change the outcome of the mans plans.

In the end, the sower will get what he desired.


Does this parable mean some things happen beyond our control? Some things just are the way they are and we cannot change them, though we should not become bothered by it?

Sometimes you need to stay true to your convictions.


Maybe the weeds represent resistance.

Always end what you started. Although there is resistance, you have the capability to succeed. You only fell victim to your enemy if you quit your plans.