The parables of precious things Matthew 13:44-46: In Jesus' day the safest place to keep treasures was buried. That idea led to the parable of treasure hidden in a field. The man that found the treasure was willing to give up everything, with joy, for the kingdom. In the kingdom of Christ we find a treasure (1) worth possessing, (2) of greater value than anything we now possess, (3) a treasure that will bring great joy, and (4) that man, can afford by giving up what he has.

The pearl of great price teaches a similar lesson. Pearls in the days of Jesus represented supreme value. The man was searching for the pearl just as we should search for the kingdom. The searching merchant was able to recognize the pearl just as we should recognize the kingdom of God. He gave up all for the pearl just as we should give up all for the kingdom. Discovering God's kingdom and the privilege of being part of it is like stumbling across hidden treasure or finding that one pearl of great price. The treasure of the kingdom is worth our heart.

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