Introduction
Today we will hear parables about the treasure in the field and the precious pearl. In the parable of the treasure in the field, it is important to know, that in the time of Jesus there are many stories of treasures hidden in the fields. These were the times when wars were enough to catch up and people had to flee in hurry to save their lives If they had any valuables they often buried them in their fields in the hope that when they returned they would find them there. Often, however, this did not happen. The original owner did not return for some reason, so his field fell to someone else. He knew nothing about the treasure. Suppose the case in the gospel was of this type. One day a man was walking by, who happened to notice something. Something suggested that treasure was buried in the field. So he sold everything he had and bought the field from its owner. As for the second parable, the precious pearl, it should be noted, that for the people of the East, the pearl was the most valuable thing in the world, they are even more valuable than a diamond. What could these two parables mean to us. Imagine, what your neigbors what think about you, if they so, that you really sold everything you had,even pots, pans dresses clothes, furniture. And you would have nothing left just to buy a field that looks like any other field.They would probably think you lost your mind. Jesus says that anyone who discovers the value of God’s kingdom has found a great treasure. And if he really discovers it and will be really convinced of its value, than he will do things that in the eyes of his surroundings will seem as if he have really lost his mind. God’s kingdom will become number one thing for him, and everything else will lose value him. What would you think of an entrepreneur who gave up everything he earned so hard and distributed it to poor people. What did people think of the succesfull Manchester United player Philip Mulryne, who left his sports carrer years ago, became a Dominican and 39 yers – old priest. Surely they would have thought of these people or skipped or found something of such value to them that it was not difficult for them to leave what they had and did before. To those who have not yet discovered Christ many subsequent Christians may seem like not quite normal people. Not only that. Many were willing to even lay down their lives for faith or spend years in prison. No, this people have lost their minds. There was a burning love for Christ and his kingdom, which they considered the most precious thing in the world. How is it with us? Have we found Christ too? If yes, what have we given up for him? Why do many of us Christians so easily abandon our principles, even your faith? When money starts to be in the game, higher position, or other benefits.It’s just out of weakness? Or it’ s because, we never really knew the value of the treasure we had. We may be asking, how to recognize where or in what the treasure is? Between the parable of the treasure in the field and the pearl though are similar, there are also differences between them. The main one is this.. The treasure in the field was found by chance, the pearl on the contrary after a long search. The first was the result of happiness, the second the result of effort and diligence . It means that finding the treasure is God’s gift, but it cannot be done without our efforts. Who is happy, whit what he has, barely discovers the value of God’s kingdom. But who is feel dissatisfaction in the soul , because he knows, that there is something more,that has, he will surely find treasure.
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