What is a “tare plant” in the parable of: 
The Tares in the Wheat?

In a unique way: This Parable gives us another Opportunity to See the Kingdom of God through God’s Unique and Eternal Perspective.

We have the chance here to put on the lens of God and see, what is happening once again, behind the scenes. This can greatly help us make sense, and gain discernment about the things that are happening right in front of us, that do not make sense. 

In this case: when a professing Christian simply chooses to act like a pagan in front of our eyes, and simply abandons the faith, and does the very things that God commands his followers not to do. Then we can clearly see, that maybe this person is not a really a true believer, but is actually a Tare among the Wheat.

This revelation gives us a two layer protection agains the future actions of this deceived and wayward person.

1. It shows us not to trust such a person.
2. It shows us that we can choose to call the person out of their darkness (being a fruitless fake tare plant) and into God’s Light (becoming a fruit-bearing wheat plant).

Thankfully, in either case, we are not the ones who will pass or render the final judgment of God against others. God is the one who will sort that all out with the angles of God doing His Work.

Therefore, we do not have to get distracted from our mission to preach the gospel, make disciples, raise up leaders, and send out missionaries. That in itself is a full time occupation.

 

 

 

In the Parable of the Tares (also known as the Parable of the Weeds),
Jesus describes a type of plant that grows alongside wheat.

Biblical Reference: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

What is a Tare?

A tare (Greek: ζιζάνιον, zizanion) is likely referring to:

• Darnel (Lolium temulentum): A type of grassy weed that resembles wheat, especially in its early stages.
• False Wheat or Bearded Darnel: Other names for this plant.

Characteristics:

1. Similar appearance: Tares resemble wheat, making them difficult to distinguish.
2. Weedy growth: Tares compete with wheat for water, nutrients, and sunlight.
3. Harmful effects: Tares can:

• • • Reduce wheat yield.
    • Contaminate wheat grain.
    • Produce toxic seeds.
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• Side Note: If a person were to consume the toxic tare seeds, they could become seriously sick.

Spiritual Significance:

In the parable, Jesus uses the tare plant to illustrate:

1. False believers: Those who appear to be genuine followers of Christ but are actually counterfeit.
2. Spiritual deception: The difficulty in distinguishing between true and false believers.
3. God’s judgment: The ultimate separation between the righteous and the wicked.

Key Takeaways:

1. Discernment: Be cautious of false teachings and appearances.
2. Patience: Allow God to separate the genuine from the counterfeit.
3. Judgment: Trust in God’s ultimate justice.

The Parable of the Tares reminds us to focus on our own spiritual growth, while trusting God to handle the separation of true and false believers.

Notes above provided by Meta.ai

In Summary:

The parable illustrates the idea that good and evil coexist in the Church, and also in the World, and that judgment will come at the end of the age, when the “tares” will be separated from the wheat. This serves as a metaphor for the presence of both righteous and unrighteous people in the world, and the ultimate sorting that will take place in the near future.