The Cost of Commitment

44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. —Matthew 13:44-46 (NIV)

• What both these stories emphasize is the

of the kingdom.
• In his

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went and sold all he had and bought it.

• This second story centers around a pearl

.

• The cost is the

for every single person.
• It will cost you

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you have.

• Jesus and His kingdom are

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than my plans, my dreams, my ambitions, my agenda, and all my stuff.
• Jesus and His kingdom are the

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hidden in the field and He is the

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of great price.