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Matthew 13:45

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The kingdom of heaven is also like a trader looking for good pearls.

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Coral and crystal are not worth mentioning; the price of wisdom is far above rubies.

To sum up now that everything has been discussed: Respect God by keeping his commandments, for that's what everyone should do.

“Everything passes! It's all so hard to understand!” says the Teacher.

Then he told them another illustrated story: “The kingdom of heaven is like a farmer who sowed good seeds in his field.

When he found the most expensive pearl ever he went and sold all he had and bought it.

What benefit is it for you to gain the whole world, yet lose your life? What would you give in exchange for your life?

But they ignored the invitation and left. One went to his fields; another to take care of his business.

Don't give dogs what's holy. Don't throw your pearls to pigs. That way the pigs won't trample them underfoot, and the dogs won't turn and attack you.