In Matthew 13:24-30, Jesus tells another story set in an earthly setting, but with profound spiritual implications. In the parable of the wheat and the tares, Jesus describes a man who sowed good seed, but an enemy planted tares (weeds) among them. So, what to do? Who is the farmer? Who is the enemy? We probably have a sneaky suspicion. But there’s more…

This passage is often used to describe personal problems we encounter in life. It’s also used to avoid conflict. What’s the real take for us?