Matthew 13:45

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Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?

But they were indifferent and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.

Many say, "Who can show us anything good?" Smile upon us, Lord!

Surely people go through life as mere ghosts. Surely they accumulate worthless wealth without knowing who will eventually haul it away."

I said of partying, "It is folly," and of self-indulgent pleasure, "It accomplishes nothing!"

"Absolutely futile!" laments the Teacher, "All of these things are futile!"

But these assets I have come to regard as liabilities because of Christ.