July 31, 1994
After Communion 7:45 a.m.
Title: Do Not Judge, Love Your Brothers
Matthew 13: 24-43
He put another parable before them, ‘The kingdom of Heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. While everybody was asleep his enemy came, sowed darnel all among the wheat, and made off. When the new wheat sprouted and ripened, then the darnel appeared as well. The owner’s labourers went to him and said, "Sir, was it not good seed that you sowed in your field? If so, where does the darnel come from?" He said to them, "Some enemy has done this." And the labourers said, "Do you want us to go and weed it out?" But he said, "No, because when you weed out the darnel you might pull up the wheat with it. Let them both grow till the harvest; and at harvest time I shall say to the reapers: First collect the darnel and tie it in bundles to be burnt, then gather the wheat into my barn." ’
He put another parable before them, ‘The kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the biggest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air can come and shelter in its branches.’
He told them another parable, ‘The kingdom of Heaven is like the yeast a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour till it was leavened all through.’
In all this Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables; indeed, he would never speak to them except in parables. This was to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet:
I will speak to you in parables,
unfold what has been hidden
since the foundation of the world.Then, leaving the crowds, he went to the house; and his disciples came to him and said, 'Explain to us the parable about the darnel in the field.' He said in reply, ' The sower of the good seed is the Son of man. The field is the world; the good seed is the subjects of the kingdom; the darnel, the subjects of the Evil One; the enemy who sowed it, the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; the reapers are the angels. Well then, just as the darnel is gathered up and burnt in the fire, so it will be at the end of time. The Son of man will send his angels and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of falling and all who do evil, and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and grinding of teeth. The the upright will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Anyone who has ears should listen!
Jesus speaks: I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. He who abides in Me will have the light of life. I love all My beloved children. It is not for you to judge, "you are more loved - they are less loved by Me." I love everyone unconditionally. I love them despite their faults. You have faults, yet I love you. Never look to your brother and judge where he is with Me. It is not your place to judge and to measure. It is your place to love. Love all, be a witness to Me in all that you do. The seed you plant may germinate into a mighty oak with My water and sunlight. I constantly provide in the lives of My beloved ones.
Child, I tell you, you must love. You cannot love God, Whom you do not see, if you fail to love those you see. Each child was uniquely created by the hand of the Father. You are loved more greatly than you could ever imagine! Focus on this love, not on your brother’s faults. The love of God is abundantly poured out to you in your life. Seek after this love and not your selfish pursuits. My love will sustain the lonely heart and it is ever available to you. Look not to the right nor to the left, look to your Heavenly Father above. He is ever with you and loving you.
I am Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God. It is through Me you are saved. Come to Me all who labor and are heavily burdened and I will give you rest. Oh, blessed of My Father, need I say more? Love God and love one another. Do not judge. Do not measure. Do not criticize your beloved brothers. Love them despite all their faults. The Father loves you. You will know a treasure far greater than anything this world could give you. You are the beloved creation of My Father. See yourself and others as such. These words I have spoken to you that you will have peace and love in your hearts. Hold onto Me and you will not be led astray. I am your precious Jesus, Savior of the World. I love you with the love that bid Me lay down My Life for you. Heed My words that you will know peace, love and joy in your soul.
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