The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. One day a man found the treasure, and then he hid it in the field again. He was so happy that he went and sold everything he owned to buy that field.
Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a man looking for fine pearls. When he found a very valuable pearl, he went and sold everything he had and bought it.
Matthew 13:44-46
Today is such that everyone is buying everything they see because of a momentary desire, we as a culture, have lost the ability to distinguish trash from treasure. We idolize celebrities, material possessions and strive to obtain the newest, biggest, and the best the moment has to offer, only to be unsatisfied tomorrow.
Our children are committing suicide in unfathomable numbers, yet they are given everything their hearts desire materially. Why are they still so unhappy? Look at their role models, what do you see? Celebrities that are in and out of drug rehab and change marriage partners like some change pants. The need to be pencil thin and sexually alluring to any gender. These are the people they look up to. Is it any wonder we are in such a mess?
Clearly we are missing the direction we need to find happiness and a stable, enjoyable life. We have taken away what is most important to their well being, God. God is the essential ingredient in happiness. We can try to fill the emptiness we have inside all of us with useless material things, but it does not satisfy us for very long. We can look inside ourselves for the answers but all we find is emptiness and a craving for more.
As stated in Matthew above we need to look for a treasure and a pearl in the world today. We also need to be able to know it when we see it and be willing to sell everything we have to obtain it. The treasure is God and the pearl is a one on one relationship with him. All the worldly treasures are but a passing fancy and will deteriorate with time. But a relationship with God will only become more valuable and refined with time and troubles. It is the basis for happiness.
Come, pursue this treasure with me, lets explore God's Word together. I look forward to any comments and your thoughts on this matter.
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