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...