Gracie, St. Chas. The straightforward question at the end is simply answered by Jesus when he describes two different chaps who discover the absolute worth/value/glory of this radical new Modus Vivendi - the Kingdom. One apparently stumbles over it in a field, then buys the field to get the treasure. The other is a seeker of pearls, finds the Ultimate Pearl, sells all to get the one. That's the radical new governance Jesus offers to humble seekers/finders. For too long we Evangelicals have offered Jesus as "the Answer" without offering the Answer Jesus Himself brings with Himself: a new interior, transformative government from the inside out. We are hard-wired for the Kingdom of God, not our own kingdom or Satan's cruel rule. Ayeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Gracie, St. Chas. The straightforward question at the end is simply answered by Jesus when he describes two different chaps who discover the absolute worth/value/glory of this radical new Modus Vivendi - the Kingdom. One apparently stumbles over it in a field, then buys the field to get the treasure. The other is a seeker of pearls, finds the Ultimate Pearl, sells all to get the one. That's the radical new governance Jesus offers to humble seekers/finders. For too long we Evangelicals have offered Jesus as "the Answer" without offering the Answer Jesus Himself brings with Himself: a new interior, transformative government from the inside out. We are hard-wired for the Kingdom of God, not our own kingdom or Satan's cruel rule. Ayeeeeeeeeeeeeee.