The mark of good soldiers is both hardness and tenderness - strength against the enemy but mercy for the wounded. In a world of casualties God's people must arm themselves with mercy and truth to help the hurting.
(Matthew 13:24-30) Although many of the parables stand independently, some of them are dependent upon one another. Today’s parable continues along the theme of the sower and the seed. As we are introduced to counterfeit fruit, Christ encourages believers to leave God’s work to Him and continue in our work. (08107240503)
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