This content was originally published here by purposed worKING, and was written by Rusty Rueff, co-host of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast.

— by Rusty Rueff

“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.”

Matthew 13:44 (New Living Translation)

A true entrepreneur, once s/he lands on an idea that they believe will make a difference, or solve a real problem, will give everything they have to pursue and realize their dream. And when I say “everything”, I mean all that they have.  I have seen a handful of maxed-out credit cards as funding. I’ve seen no homes and sleeping under the desk.  I’ve seen personal borrowing that means no house or private schooling.  I’ve seen just about it all.  And even then, only a few ever have it all come back to them in the way they so desired.  But, still, it is what they do, not because they want to, but because they have to.  How wonderful it would be to have our companies more filled with these types of people versus those who come to work just because.

Jesus’ parable is remarkable.  If it doesn’t squarely challenge us to get our priorities right, then I don’t know what does. The discoverer of the fortune gives it all up to buy the field.  What are we willing to give up to receive the treasures of God’s Kingdom?  Thank you Jesus for making us have to answer the question!

——

[Special thanks to Benjamin Davies for the cover photo]