“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. When he found one priceless pearl, he went and sold everything he had, and bought it” (Matthew 13: 45-46).
Some have imagined that the pearl mentioned above refers to Christ or heaven. The problem we immediately encounter is that neither Christ nor His heavenly kingdom can be bought with any price. Also, the Bible teaches that none of us naturally seek Christ, but rather it is Christ who seeks us (Romans 3:11; Luke 19:10).
Consider that the pearl is actually the church (and the individual believers that belong to the true church). Christ has searched for you and bought you with a great, great price!
“Christ loved the church, and gave himself for her” (Ephesians 5:25).
“For you are bought with a price. Therefore, glorify God” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).