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Matthew 13:45

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“Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant who was searching for fine pearls.

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be exchanged for it. Wisdom is more valuable than gems.

After having heard it all, this is the conclusion: Fear God, and keep his commands, because this applies to everyone.

“Absolutely pointless!” says the spokesman. “Everything is pointless!”

Jesus used another illustration. He said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who planted good seed in his field.

When he found a valuable pearl, he went away, sold everything he had, and bought it.

What good will it do for people to win the whole world and lose their lives? Or what will a person give in exchange for life?

“But they paid no attention and went away. Some went to work in their own fields, and others went to their businesses.

“Don’t give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls to pigs. Otherwise, they will trample them and then tear you to pieces.