“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a trader who was looking for fine pearls.
What good is it if someone gains the whole world but loses their soul? What can anyone trade for their soul?
Jesus told the crowd another story. He said, “Here’s what the kingdom of heaven is like. A man planted good seed in his field.
“But the people paid no attention. One went off to his field and another went to his business.
“Don’t give holy things to dogs, and don’t throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may stomp all over them and then turn around and tear you to pieces.
When he found one that was very valuable, he went away and sold everything he had so he could buy that pearl.