Quote:
44"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
45"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.
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I don't want to reduce a parable to merely understanding business ethics...but in the parable, it doesn't seem like the merchant felt the need to tell the owner "hey, there's an incredibly valuable pearl on the land...please be aware so you can charge me for the value of the pearl as well".