WHAT YOU CARRY IS WHAT YOU ATTRACT pt. 1
Matthew 13:25 (KJV) says: "But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, “and went his way."
In this parable, tares represent harmful elements sown by the enemy to hinder growth and productivity. Here are 12 things that can represent "tares" in our lives:
Negative Thoughts
Doubt
fear, and self-condemnation that hinder progress.
Bad Influences
Wrong associations that corrupt good morals (1 Corinthians 15:33).
Sinful Habits
Addictions
immorality, or any repeated sin that pulls one away from God
✔️Distractions – Time-wasting activities that take focus away from God’s purpose. Many waste their time for ventures that will lead them nowhere with a wide dreams some no dream no ambition
✔️ ️Unforgiveness – Bitterness and resentment that poison the heart. Like a snake venom, it's can be deadly (the testimony)
✔️False Doctrines – Deceptive teachings that lead people away from the truth of God’s Word.
✔️Pride & Arrogance – An inflated sense of self that rejects correction and godly wisdom.
✔️Spiritual Laziness – Neglecting prayer, Bible study, and fellowship with God.
✔️Fear & Anxiety – Allowing worry to replace faith in God’s promises.
✔️Envy & Jealousy – Comparing oneself to others, leading to discontentment.
✔️Lack of Discipline – Procrastination and inconsistency in pursuing goals.
✔ ️ Demonic Oppression – Attacks from the enemy to hinder destiny and peace of mind.
These “Tares” can weaken our spiritual life and delay our progress if not uprooted. Do you want me to expand on how to deal with them? Yes! The concept of "tares" in Matthew 13:25 relates deeply to human disappointment because tares symbolize unwanted obstacles that disrupt growth, just as disappointments hinder our expectations. Below is a breakdown of how each tare leads to disappointment in life:
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