Similarities Between a Pearl and the Church

[430 words] “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). The parable of the pearl of great price is listed among our Lord’s kingdom parables (Matt. 13:1ff). In this particular parable the Lord compares His church to a costly pearl. The pearl is used to show the value of the church and to encourage all to place the Lord and His church first in all choices. Have you ever stopped to consider the similarities between the pearl and the Lord’s church? First, let’s consider some facts about pearls. A pearl originates in water. It is formed around an irritant, such as a grain of sand that has found its way into an oyster or mussel. All other jewels originate in the central…