The Parable of the Pearl Life Lessons

In the Parable of the Pearl, the Kingdom of Heaven is described as a merchant who was looking for fine pearls, and when he found one of great value, he sold everything he had to buy it.

Parable of the Pearl of Great Price Meaning

There are fake pearls that we face in life. They’re shiny and look pretty and draw us in. The fake pearls are like the distractions and possessions that we chase in life that result in anxiety, frustration, and unfulfillment. When we seek out a “real” pearl, like the merchant did, and finally find that true pearl, who is God, nothing else in the world matters as much.

Parable of the Pearl of Great Price Lessons

1. The merchant went looking.

If we are to find the Kingdom of Heaven, we need to seek it out. God doesn’t force Himself on us. He’s nearby and present for us at all times, but He doesn’t reveal Himself unless we invite Him. 

He said:

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.  Jeremiah 29:13 NIV

Seeking is a verb and requires action on our part. As the merchant found the pearl of great value when he went looking for it (also known as seeking), so we will find Christ when we seek Him.

2. When we find the pearl of great value, it exceeds anything else on earth.

When the merchant found the pearl of great value, he realized it was worth selling all his possessions to keep the pearl.

When we discover the indescribable value of God’s Kingdom, we realize its value is worth more than anything we have. There are no earthly possessions that are as valuable as God. Nothing and no one is as important.

Once we know God, we come to realize that earthly possessions can stand in the way of developing a true relationship with Him.

Jesus answered, ā€œIf you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.ā€  Matthew 19:21 NIV

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Is Jesus the Pearl of Great Price?

Yes, Jesus is the Pearl of Great Value. When we seek the kingdom of God, Jesus is the key. When we seek and find Him, we have found the pearl of great price.  There is nothing else more valuable than our relationship with Him.

More Parables!

Do you love the parables as much as I do? You may enjoy reading life lessons on these others (listed below), these activities for adults and children, or this list of Parables and Meanings. More parable lessons are underway. See them all HERE!

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