The Parable of Two Seeds*

“Sir, was it not good seed that you sowed in your field? Where did the weeds come from? He answered them, ‘This is the work of the enemy.” Mt. 13: 27-28

An old farmer was teaching his grandchildren about life, saying: ‘There are two seeds competing to grow inside me. The competition and conflict is very, very strong.

One seed is bad and selfish- its fruits are anger, fear, envy,
Despair, lust, greed, lies, false pride, corruption and guilt.
The other seed is good and generous- its fruits are love, faith, hope,
Joy, peace, humility, kindness, friendship, compassion and truthfulness.”

The thing is; you too have the same seeds and conflict inside you.
In fact, the fight goes inside every person here on earth.”
The kids thought about it for a while and then one of them asked,
“Which seed will win, grandpa?”

The old farmer replied, “The one you water.”

*Inspired by a Native American story.