The Bible says the kingdom of God is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.  When he finds the pearl of great price, he sells everything he has and buys that pearl.  Jesus is the pearl of great price and man the merchant.  So when man finds Jesus, it costs him everything. Jesus has happiness, joy, peace, healing, security, eternity.

Man marvels at such a pearl and says, 'I want this pearl. How much does it cost?"

"The seller says, 'it's too dear, too costly.'

"But how much?'

"Well, it's very expensive.'

"Do you think I could buy it?'

"It costs everything you have no more, no less so anybody can buy it.'

"I'll buy…