“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:  Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.”  (Matt. 13:45, 46).

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a youth at the base of the hill of life, who when he begins to climb, bypasses pleasures, possessions, power, praise and all perishable treasures; and continues to the top of the mountain of the Lord and is sealed to a pearl of great price, the everlasting treasure available to all who diligently continue to the top.