The Parable of the Weeds

24 Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. 27 "The owner's servants came to him and said, 'Sir, didn't you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?' 28 "'An enemy did this,' he replied. "The servants asked him, 'Do you want us to go and pull them up?' 29 "'No,' he answered, 'because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.'"

The Vision

The story of the Art 

• The Gold Bars: Represents the "wheat"—the children of the Kingdom, standing upright and valuable.
• The Cracked Darkness: The dark, textured bars represent the "weeds" (tares). They look like decay, yet they grow in the exact same space as the gold.
• The Grid Lines: Represents the "entanglement." In this age, good and evil are inextricably linked. The lines show why the Master waits: to rip out the evil now would uproot the wheat along with it.
• The Red Spiral: Represents the confusion sown by the enemy ("An enemy did this"). It disrupts the order, reminding us that the field is messy until the harvest.
• The Lesson: This design is a check on our impatience. It reminds us that God's delay in judgment is not weakness; it is mercy. Our job is not to be the judge; our job is to remain the wheat.
  

Product Details

A modern classic designed for everyday conversations. Crafted from 100% combed ring-spun cotton, this tee offers a retail fit that is soft, breathable, and perfectly weighted. Pre-shrunk and side-seamed for a lasting fit, it’s the ideal backdrop for the art you wear. 

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping

The fabric is slightly sheer and may appear see-through, especially in lighter colors or under certain lighting conditions.

To be a good steward of resources, this product is created on-demand just for you. This thoughtful, waste-reducing process ensures your item is made with care.

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