Tares vs good seed - Matthew 13:24-30

Good morning all! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!
   For several days now I have been sharing about faith brings about good deeds or works.  Allow me to extend this a tadbit further.  If Jesus is truly in your heart you will want to do good deeds for others. It will not bring strife, but jubilation in your soul, your heart, to assist others.  We should, and need to build relationships with others.
    Matthew 13:24-30 Talks about planting good seed and then the enemy comes and plants weeds in among the seed.  As the good seed grows, so doth the weeds.  The servants asked the owner do you want us to go and pull the weeds.  The owner says no, the good seeds are too young and if you pull the weeds it will uproot them.
    The tares are among the good and they grow together.  Is this not like we are in the world today?  The good seeds here (Christians) are living with the tares (non-Christian).  When the scripture says the enemy plants weeds, this relates to satan, coming and placing the "tares" or non-Christians in our lives.
    Then the question becomes, will the tares choke out the good seed, or will the good seed prevail?  We must live, work, eat, and exist side by side with non-believers or false prophets (anti-Christs).  This goes back to faith with works - if they, non-believers, watch us and see Jesus in our daily walk they, too, have the opportunity to convert from a tare to wheat or good seed.
    Often we want to be Bible-thumpers or Jesus freaks--telling them they are going to hell if they do not convert and become Christians.  You know this goes against our human nature; to be TOLD what you must do.  Resentment tends to build and then they are lost.  Some do not go to church because of the Christians.  The holy-roller or holier than thou attitude comes through and turns them (non-believer) away.
    Visit with others, somewhere their will be a common bond: jogging, children, sports, books, hobbies. Then just build on this common bond. Let the non-believer see you as you walk your walk with Jesus.  This will build the relationship, as they see what you have (Jesus in you) they will become inquisitive and want to know more.  Sure, invite them to church.  Just don't tie them up, thump your Bible in front of them and threaten them.  I would run away also.
    At my church, Church Under A Bridge, a church without walls, a come as you are church, many feel comfortable simply because they do not feel judged.  They don't feel out of place or looked down on.  This type of church is not for everyone, but if someone is hurting from drugs, alcohol, experiencing some failures in their personal life, any type of hurts, habits, or hang-ups (CR slogan)- they come and feel comfortable with others battling the same struggles.  Then, they build relationships and see Jesus in many people.  
   Whether you are in a brick and mortar church, a church with no walls, or wherever you worship, just build relationships through the love of Jesus, who is in your heart.  Like the field of dreams: instead of build it and they will come; share the love of Jesus and they will come.  Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
   Johnny
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