6. Manna issue 88 - Parables of the Heavenly Kingdom (Part 3) 天國寓言(第三部)
Editor’s note:
The seven parables in Matthew 13 have an important significance:
they enable men to find the true church through knowledge of the kingdom of God.
In the first parable, the parable of the sower,
seeds are widely sown but only those
that fall on good soil will become deeply rooted, grow, flourish and bear fruit.
Everyone has an equal chance to find the heavenly kingdom.
However, only a truly receptive heart will understand the gospel,
come to the true church and continually walk in God’s word.
In the second parable, the parable of the tares, tares are sown among the good seed.
Although troublesome, the tares will ultimately be weeded out and destroyed.
The devil attempts to disrupt the true church through false brethren.
This is a trial of faith.
True believers should not lose heart but trust God to eradicate these sons of the wicked one.
