2009-10-01T17:41:31-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/pearl/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2013:45-46&version=NIV 2009-10-01T17:41:31-05:00 Jesus tells us that the kingdom of God is worth giving up everything we have. He compares it to a merchant who is looking for a pearl of great price; when he finds it he gives up everything in order to obtain it. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2013:44&version=NIV 2009-08-20T17:09:13-05:00 This parable compares the kingdom of God to a priceless pearl. Upon learning of it, wouldn't you pay whatever price is necessary to obtain it?