Introduction:
In the intricate tapestry of human existence, a profound question echoes through the corridors of time—when did the tares enter the human race, and who sowed their seeds among us? This exploration delves into the biblical narrative, unveiling the intertwining threads of good and evil, light and darkness. From the fall of Adam to the choices of each individual, the journey of the human spirit unfolds, shaped by the essence of religion and the pivotal moment of divine intervention.
When did the tares enter the human race and who seeded them? It is evident that with Adam’s fall, the evil seed joined the human race. God let the wicked line, or tares, grow alongside the good seeds. The disposition of a person’s spirit determines their offspring. The spirit of a religion shapes the spirit of its followers; or the essence of a religion influences the essence of its followers. Hence, the shift in spirit determines whether one is an adversary or a child of God. How did I come to be God’s child? I was the devil’s offspring, carrying his seed, the spirit that operates in the disobedient children – Eph 2:2. However, when God quickened me by the power of His eternal Spirit, a new spirit—which is of God—was produced within of me, driving out the spirit of darkness that held me captive. The distinction is that, in contrast to previous enslavement and the power of death, you obtain both liberation and a new spirit that is fashioned after God’s likeness in Christ. “That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit”. A person born of any other religious spirit is a tare, but if they are born of the Spirit of God, they are a good seed that is incorruptible, holy, and righteous. Both bear fruit—one leads to death, the other to life. If not, why do you suppose the kingdom of evil has introduced a multitude of religions into the world? Its purpose is to entice humanity and quench their innate religious desire, preventing them from accepting the life that God has to offer. One benefit of other faiths offered by the devil, as opposed to the religion of Christ, is that you can indulge your carnal desires without exhibiting any remorse. You may gain according to the world’s standards while losing nothing. However, practicing authentic faith may come at a cost in life, but it is secure in God, which guarantees eternal life. There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it – Ecclesiastes 8:8.
And what would a sinful man choose? Light or darkness? Men preferred darkness over light – John 3:19. However, man cannot save himself; just as he did not choose to be born, he cannot choose to be saved. Man is placed in a favorable position solely by God’s election. Otherwise, he would never be able to consider soul redemption; he is incapable of even considering the possibility of soul restoration. The Father of lights must draw a person to Christ – John 6:44. Despite man’s inability to choose life, the light of God, which brings light to man, has shined in darkness, just as the sun shines on all creation impartially – John 1:1-5. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined – Isaiah 9:2. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ – 2 Cor 4:6.
Today’s globe is home to practically every kind of religion that a wicked heart would wish to align itself with. Man is free to select whatever religion that best suits his or her current needs or problems, as per their wishes. Additionally, man is entering into a pact with the devil each time he chooses to follow a religion other than God’s.
Being unable to choose life is God’s condemnation, for God will give every soul who enters the world the grace to enter life; nevertheless, because mankind preferred darkness, they despise light and deny God’s inner call. And as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient – Rom 1:28. For many are called, but few are chosen – Matt 22:14; The call is for everyone; and the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commands all men every where to repent – Acts 17:30. As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live – Ezekiel 33:11. And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled – Luke 14:23.
Known as the line of the wicked, Cain and his grandson Lamech were the vehicles through which that evil spirit first appeared. Subsequently, we observe the emergence of wickedness in the fold of Jacob’s sons. The Holy Ghost through Jacob addressed thus in Genesis 49; when it comes to Simeon and Levi, it is said that, instruments of cruelty are in their habitations. O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their self-will they dug down a wall. Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel – Genesis 49:5-7. Did wickedness end there? No, it didn’t. It engulfed the entire planet. According to Jesus of Nazareth, it has spread to Christendom as well. What exactly did he say? Whoever hates his brother is a murderer – 1 John 3:15. And many Christians despise each other. Hatred is the binding force. That is the fruit of the world of evil. What astounds me is how many people I know who are members of the church are bearing the fruit of the wicked. I’ve witnessed the worst kind of hatred within the ranks of many professed Christians.
Conclusion:
As we navigate the diverse landscape of religious beliefs in today’s world, a crucial decision emerges. The choice between the path of light and darkness is not merely a philosophical contemplation but a spiritual reality. The ancient struggle between the seeds of good and evil persists, evident in the actions and attitudes of humanity. In understanding the origin of the tares, we find that the call to life is universal, yet the response lies within the divine election.
The narrative transcends historical boundaries, reaching into the present, where the echoes of Cain’s line and the descendants of Jacob’s sons still resonate. The imperative to choose life, the light that shines in darkness, beckons every soul. In this exploration, we confront the age-old question: What does a sinful man choose? The dichotomy between light and darkness is inherent, yet salvation is a gift bestowed by the Father of lights.
In the midst of a world adorned with a myriad of religions, the call to repentance and the plea for the wicked to turn from their ways reverberate through the ages. The intertwining of good and evil, the choice between life and death, unfolds in a cosmic drama where divine grace and human responsibility converge. As we journey through the annals of spiritual lineage, the call remains—choose life, for in that choice lies the redemption of the soul.