| Sermon Summary by Arun Sahayadas|

In Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43, Jesus uses the parable of wheat and weeds to explain why good and evil coexist. A farmer sows good seed, but an enemy plants weeds among the wheat. When asked if the weeds should be uprooted, the farmer says to wait until harvest to avoid harming the wheat.
Jesus reveals the meaning:
The farmer is the Son of Man.
The wheat are God’s people, while the weeds are those sown by the enemy.
The harvest symbolizes the end of the age when God’s justice will prevail.
Lessons from the Parable
God’s Patience: Like the farmer, God allows time for repentance and transformation. Even those who seem like “weeds” can turn to Him (2 Peter 3:9).
The Coexistence of Good and Evil: As believers, we live amid challenges but are called to abide in Christ, grow in faith, and shine His light.
God’s Perfect Justice: At the end of the age, God will separate the righteous from the wicked. This calls us to reflect: Are we growing as wheat or living as weeds?
Takeaways
Trust God’s timing and resist judging others prematurely.
Be intentional about your faith and avoid distractions like doubt, worry, or worldly success.
Let your life reflect Christ’s love and righteousness, even in a world filled with weeds.
The parable encourages us to live faithfully, trusting God’s grace and justice as we await the harvest.