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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover
1. The field is the earth - containing Kingdom of God.
2 & 3. Matthew 19:21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
We must be willing to give all. Not that we pay for salvation, but because our commitment in following Christ must be above all else. Our willingness to give all we have is the "price to pay" for becoming a disciple.
The "hiding" in the parable is demonstrating the extaordinary value of the treasure which is treated with secrecy until the purchase can be made. It is not demonstrating so much that the treasure is invisible (though God is).
This is like finding a great buy on gold - One would not broadcast it, but keeps "it hidden" until he can acquire it for himself. (I don't see this as any great length of time, by the way)
BTW Shaggy, I voted that possibly either view could be reconciled with scripture. |
You mentioned the field is the earth, I'm unsure how & why "sinners" purchase the earth for the treasure?
What exactly is the treasure from that point of view? salvation, discipleship, treasure in heaven?
As sinful as we are, I do believe Christ not only loved us, but saw value in us, as God called the children of Israel his treasure in
Ex. 19:5, as well as it's "type" in
1 Peter 2:9
Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a
special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. 6 And you shall be to Me a
kingdom of priests and a
holy nation.’ These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.”
1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal p
riesthood, a
holy nation,
Bro. Hoover, I appreciate the discussion, different angles, and point of views on this, it's an interesting topic to disect in my opinion. Thanks as well from me, for opening it up.
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