Unlike the man who stumbled upon a treasure in a field, the merchant of Jesus’ next parable actively searched for pearls of exceptional value. Upon finding one especially precious pearl, he sold everything he had to buy it. (Matthew 13:45, 46) In relation to the “kingdom of the heavens” or the “kingdom of God,” this indicates that there are persons who seek and long for a right relationship with the Most High. Upon hearing the message about Jesus Christ, they recognize that they have found the object of their search and sacrifice everything that may be necessary in order to be in the realm where his Father is the Sovereign.