• AnAnonymous
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    5 months ago

    It’s not as you say; it’s more of a comparison between faith and a mustard seed. It refers to the fact that from a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed there is(?), a very large tree is born. So, faith is like a very small seed from which something very big grows. What you’re referring to is another passage that mentions ‘faith can move mountains.’ I believe it’s not meant to be taken literally but figuratively, meaning that if someone has a lot of faith, they can do things what seem impossible.

    Good luck ✌️✌️

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      6 months ago

      I am neither a botanist nor a theologist but in my experience mustard seeds are relatively large and mustard plants are relatively small.

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        6 months ago

        In the Bible, mustard seeds are mentioned in parables that illustrate spiritual lessons. Here are some relevant verses:

        1. Matthew 13:31-32 (KJV):

          • Jesus said: “The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.”
        2. Luke 13:18-19 (KJV):

          • Jesus also compared the kingdom of God to a mustard seed: “It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.”

        These parables highlight how something small can grow and have a significant impact, symbolizing faith and spiritual growth. The mustard seed grows into a sturdy tree, providing shelter for the birds, just as our faith can grow and bear fruit in our lives. 🌱🌿

        It was about the heaven and not about faith, AI generated reply BTW.

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          6 months ago

          AI generated reply BTW.

          I’ll get an AI to read your response just to keep things balanced.