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Wheat and Tares, Dragnet (Part 1)
The Life and Teachings of ChristSteve Gregg
In this discourse, Steve Gregg reflects on the parable of the wheat and the tares from Matthew 13, which deals with the growth of the kingdom of God. He explains that the enemy maliciously sowed tares among wheat as a way to cause harm. Gregg draws significance from the fact that the parable of the wheat and the tares, which is a seemingly common and everyday occurrence, applies to the subject of the kingdom of God. Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance of church discipline to maintain order and purity within the church. Ultimately, he asserts that God's kingdom is not of this world, and that its citizens have a responsibility to maintain positive influence in the world, but not to clean it up entirely.
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