Fake Pearls

“Cherished as symbols of purity and perfection, elegance and affluence, pearls are unusual gems, created inside oysters.”

Matthew 13:45-46 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.

“Jesus Christ is a Pearl of great price; in having Him, we have enough to make us happy here and for ever.”

We are all busy seeking. Some seek money. Others seek honor or fame. While still others seek knowledge or education. And, some are busy seeking themselves: clothes, popularity, boyfriend/girlfriend, computer/video game super-user, acceptance, identity, cars, drugs, alcohol, pre-marital sex, movies, TV-Shows, sports/music/academic performance, jobs, "my time". These are all fake pearls.

Are you pursuing the Pearl of great price: Jesus Christ? Are you willing to sell everything you have for Jesus? Following Jesus Christ costs us everything. Don’t be confused into thinking you can “buy” Jesus. I think some of us try to do that. Just like we do a special chore or job for our parents to “buy” their granting of a special permission or event…we get busy doing “good things” thinking they will buy the special attention and gratitude of God.

We may be able to buy many things in our lifetime with our money, our good deeds or special abilities…but we cannot buy Jesus Christ. For in fact, He has purchased us! We serve Him, out of gratitude not obligation.

I didn’t know a pearl was a symbol of purity and pefection. How fitting!

Did you know you can tell the difference between a real, natural pearl and a fake pearl? Real pearls have a “glow” that comes from within, while fake pearls are glossy on the surface.

Are you seeking Jesus Christ? What are the “fake” pearls you are pursuing? Stop doing that! Repent. Follow Jesus.

dogledanji!