The Hidden Treasure

Everywhere across the world, whenever rich veins of gold are discovered in the earth, men are motivated to leave everything behind, and search diligently in hopes of striking it rich. In the second chapter of Proverbs, Solomon likens true wisdom to just such a rich vein of treasure hidden in a hillside, and admonishes all seekers of true wealth to give themselves up to pursuing this treasure. The pursuit is demanding, the wealth will be despised by the world and counterfeited by the Enemy, and the labor will be a life-long and toilsome affair; but when one has once glimpsed the nature of this gospel-gold, he will rejoice to sell everything he has, and be rich in its currency alone. This is because the wisdom of which Solomon speaks is only the deep and personal knowledge of God, which is to be found in Jesus Christ alone. Let us set out then! The fields are rich, and the Father will crown our efforts with good success. But if you would go, you must know that you will have to leave everything else behind...