The Tares: A False Belief That Rejects the Law

In Matthew 13:24-30, the parable of the wheat and the tares presents a vivid picture of deception, with tares growing alongside the wheat. These tares, which resemble wheat, are intentionally planted by an enemy and allowed to grow among the wheat. At first, they appear the same, but over time their true nature becomes evident. This parable speaks to the rise of a counterfeit faith, a system that claims to follow the Messiah but is rooted in lawlessness and deception.

The Tares Look Like Wheat, But Are Not

Christianity, fits the description of the tares in this parable. It is a system that claims to follow the Messiah, but it does not uphold the true teachings of the law, the very law the Messiah Himself kept. While Christianity outwardly appears to be the true faith, it has deviated from the foundational truths passed down by the apostles. Christianity often denies the necessity of keeping the commandments of Yahuah, creating a belief system that is more aligned with human tradition than divine instruction.

Planted by the Enemy

Just as the tares in the parable were sown by an enemy, Christianity as a religion was shaped and defined by forces outside the original teachings of the apostles. Emperor Constantine of the Roman Empire played a key role in establishing a belief system that rejected the commandments of Yahuah. At the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, Constantine consolidated Christianity under Roman control, creating a creed that directly contradicted the early apostolic teachings. The Nicene Creed rejected key aspects of the Torah, including the observance of Yahuah’s commandments.

By removing the law and instituting man-made doctrines, this new form of belief appeared to follow the Messiah but was disconnected from the truth of His life and teachings. Just as the tares were planted in the same field as the wheat, Christianity grew alongside true faith, but it became a false version of belief.

The Apostles and the False Belief System

The apostles, as servants in the parable, would have warned believers about the rise of false teachings. They knew that as the true gospel spread, so would the presence of falsehood. The apostles emphasized the importance of adhering to the commandments of Yahuah and living according to His law. Yet, over time, as Constantine’s version of Christianity spread, the teachings of the apostles were increasingly ignored, and a different set of laws and practices replaced the truth.

The Separation of Wheat and Tares

The parable of the wheat and the tares shows that while the tares grow alongside the wheat, their true nature only becomes clear over time. The fear of uprooting the wheat before the appointed time reflects the reality that, among those who call themselves Christians, some are genuinely seeking to follow the Messiah but are caught up in a system of belief that is influenced by Roman Catholicism and its lawless teachings.

As the gospel continues to be preached, it will take time to determine who among the Christian faithful are truly following the Messiah according to His law, and who are part of a system that rejects His commandments. The angels, at the appointed time, will separate the wheat from the tares, dealing with those who practice lawlessness.

The Lawless Will Be Cast Out

The kingdom of Yahuah is built upon His law. Those who reject His law and practice lawlessness will find themselves cast out and burned, as the parable clearly illustrates. Sin, which is transgression of the law, is the defining characteristic of the tares. Those who hear the word but do not obey the commandments of Yahuah are in danger of being cast out at the end. They may call themselves believers, but without the fruit of obedience to the Torah, they are no different from the tares growing in the field.

The people of the kingdom are the true remnant Israelites, the promised seed, who are to be a light to the nations. The true believers, the wheat, are those who follow the commandments and live according to Yahuah’s will. They shine brightly in the kingdom, like golden wheat sitting under the sun. Their lives reflect the light of Yahuah, and they bear fruit that is true and enduring.

The Wheat Shining in the Sun

The wheat, those who are faithful to the commandments, are described as shining in the sun. This mirrors the prophecy in Isaiah 60:1-3, where it says, “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of Yahuah is risen upon thee.” The wheat are the ones who walk in the light of Yahuah’s commandments, and in doing so, they shine like golden wheat under the sun. They are a reflection of the glory of Yahuah, showing the world what it means to live in His truth.

Just as the wheat thrives under the sun, so do the righteous live in the light of Yahuah. Their lives are illuminated by His truth, and they bear fruit that is visible to the world. This is in stark contrast to the tares, which are not able to bear true fruit because they are disconnected from the law and the light of Yahuah.

The Angels Will Weed Out Sin

Just as the angels will separate the wheat from the tares, they will also remove sin from the world. Sin, according to scripture, is the transgression of the law. The wheat, those who are faithful to the commandments, will shine in the kingdom, while those who practice lawlessness will be removed. The lawless believers, those who ignore the Torah, will face judgment because they have failed to live according to the commands of Yahuah.

The righteous will shine in the kingdom like the good wheat in the fields. They will inherit the promises of the kingdom, for they have followed the law of Yahuah and remained faithful to His will.

Conclusion: The Wheat and the Tares

The parable of the wheat and the tares serves as a warning for all who claim to follow the Messiah. While many may appear to follow Him, the true test lies in whether they live according to His commandments. Christianity, as it stands today, has become a system of lawlessness that has strayed far from the teachings of the apostles and the law of Yahuah. But there is hope, there are still those within Christianity who seek to follow the Messiah in spirit and truth. It is only a matter of time before the angels separate the wheat from the tares, and those who are faithful to the law will shine in the kingdom of Yahuah.