These two parables are meant to teach us, that men really convinced of the importance of salvation, will give up everything to win Christ, and eternal life.
Behold in this single picture, the conduct of a true Christian explained!
Behold in these two parables the real clue to the conduct of many unconverted people!
The parable of the NET let down into the sea, has some points in common with that of the wheat and the tares. It is intended to instruct us on a most important subject, the true nature of the visible Church of Christ.