The Parable of The Pearl of Great Price

The Savior taught in parables. In the Bible Dictionary found as a reference in the LDS King James version of the Bible. We learn that a parable is a story and spiritual connection that run side by side. Intended to enrich those with spiritual eyes and ears, allowing them to capture the true meaning of the gospel doctine being taught. While those that aren't spiritually tuned just hear a story. In the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price, we get a spiritual connection to the commitment that we should have with our Savior.

The story goes of a merchant that searched for pearls, when he found the right one, he sold all that he had to have it. Matt 13:45-46 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it."

This teaches a very important principle in the gospel. First, we must be seeking for goodly pearls. Pearls aren't just going to land in your lap everyday. This merchant was making an effort to find goodly pearls, an exercise of faith and hope, not settling for the pearls he already had. Second, he sacrificed all that he had. He let go of all of the worldly things so that he could obtain such a precious gift. Finally, he understood that what the pearl was worth it, after selling everything he still knew it was worth it. He was grateful for the gift he was given after all he went through to get it.

This is a powerful teaching tool with many applications. A principle is a general statement that has many applications. What are we willing to sacrifice for the Lord? Do we have faith that we will receive it one day? What are we willing to sacrifice in order to have the most precious gifts of them all? Sometimes when we know we should repent, we hesitate because letting go seems tough. But if we are willing to follow the Lord, and His will, we can know that the richest blessings will come.