Just don't give up.

​Imagine sowing good seeds in hopes of a fruitful crop. But as you observe the first seedlings, you notice something: though all the sprouts look similar, some are weeds. The crop is compromised because an enemy secretly sowed bad seeds within your field. And it’s too late to do anything about it now. The roots of the weeds are intertwined with the wheat you planted.

Satan secretly sows counterfeits that are harmful and destructive to the good seed. Even though we know it’s happening, yanking the weeds out will harm the crop. And so, the weeds grow along with the good seed.

This reality can be discouraging and disheartening for those who sow the good seed of God’s Word. Scattered among believers are counterfeit Christians who harm genuine Christians—entangling their roots, leeching nourishment, and causing chaos. But Jesus tells us not to rip out the weeds, or genuine Christians would be harmed too. 
So what can be done? Wheat with strong roots will prevent the weeds from thriving. One day, the weeds will be dealt with. But until then, caring for and nurturing the growth of the good seed will starve and stave off the weeds, preventing them from flourishing.

So disciples, sowers, ministers—keep sowing. Keep caring. Keep cultivating. Just don’t give up!