The Hidden Treasure and the Pearl

Those who would obtain the kingdom must give up all other treasures. Now be careful here, lest we mistakenly assume that Jesus describes what we must do to earn the kingdom. It is not bought but experienced by giving up everything else. We do not earn heaven by selling all else but receive the reward when we do so. Jesus is not asking what you are willing to lose to get the kingdom; he asks how we value what we gain. Do we treasure Christ?