1437. But it is to be observed that the Lord alone inseminates truths and goods, and brings them forth to germination. Therefore, if they are not the truths of faith they cannot be inrooted, still less be productive, but they are the roots of the "tares" which choke them, although not extirpating them. They are reserved, so that when a tare is rooted out, they are brought forth and germinate.