How do we know Jesus is the pearl of great price?

In the parable, the merchant finds one pearl of great price, symbolizing Jesus Christ, who is invaluable in the lives of the faithful. In this context, Jesus is our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, and He is uniquely positioned to address our deepest spiritual needs. As the sermon illustrates, every believer understands, in their pursuit of Jesus, that all efforts and works are insufficient to achieve peace with God. It is through Christ's sacrificial death that believers find true value and redemption, which far surpasses all earthly treasures, thus demonstrating that He is the pearl of great price.