Parable of the Weeds

Jesus used parables as a powerful teaching tool to convey profound truths, engage his audience, and invite personal reflection. They were a means to make complex spiritual concepts accessible, memorable, and transformative for those open to receiving his message. 

The Parable of the Weeds teaches the idea that in this world, good and evil exist together, and sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish between the two. It emphasizes the importance of patience and leaving judgment to God and suggests that attempts to eliminate evil prematurely may harm the righteous. Instead, God will ultimately bring justice and separate the good from the evil at the appointed time.