Matthew 13:45-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:… Selling all, signifies no more than parting with whatsoever his heart was inordinately set upon before he found this pearl. I. With all his sins and horrid lusts; all that find Christ, part willingly with every evil habit, and with every evil act of sin; and by the spirit and grace of Christ, he is enabled to do this. II. All his old company with whom he took delight, and among whom he dishonoured God. III. All his former hopes of heaven, and the foundations he built those hopes upon. IV. All his own external privileges. V. All His own good works — and inherent righteousness — in point of justification he sold all. Parallel Verses KJV: Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:WEB: "Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a merchant seeking fine pearls, |
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