Buyout

One rich man and his son loved works of art. Their collection was everything: from Picasso to Raphael. They loved to sit together and admire the work of great masters.
   Once a fire broke out in one of the neighboring houses. The son rushed to the rescue. He died saving the life of another person. When the father found out about the death of his son, he was very sad.
   About a month later, there was a knock on his door. On the threshold stood a young man with a large package in his hands. He said: “You do not know me. I am the one to whom your son saved his life. That day he saved the lives of many, and when he pulled me out, a heavy beam fell on him. He died instantly. ” The young man handed the bag: “I know this is so little. I’m not an artist, but I think that your son would like you to have this one. ”
   Father opened the package. It was a portrait of his son, painted by that young man. Father was amazed how much he could catch the resemblance. Father was moved to tears. He thanked the young man and offered him money for the picture. “Oh no!” He said. -I can never pay your son for what he did for me! This is a gift!".
   Father hung this portrait at home and showed it to his guests every time before showing other paintings. A few months later, his father died, and his paintings went to auction. Many influential people came there, dreaming of looking at the paintings of great masters and acquiring them. On the stand was a portrait of his son. They hit the gong: “The first picture is“ Portrait of a son ”. Who will set the price for it? ” Silence reigned in the hall. From the far end of the hall they shouted: “We want famous artists. Skip this picture! ” But the host of the auction insisted: “Who will set the price for this painting? What will be the starting price: $ 100? 200? " There was another discontented voice: “This is not what we came here for! Let's Van Gogh and Rembrandt! Let's get real pictures! But the leader continued: “The painting“ Son. ” Who needs a "Son"? " Then a voice came from the back row. It was an old gardener who worked with his father and son: "I give 10 dollars, I have no more, I am a poor man." “So, 10 dollars. Who will give more? ” “Give him this painting for $ 10 and move on to real painting!” "10 dollars. Who will give 20? ” The crowd began to boil with anger. They did not need a son, they needed to invest money profitably. Hit the gong: "10 dollars, sold!" The person sitting in the second row cried out :(!) “Let the artists!”
   The leading auction postponed the gong: "Sorry, but the auction is over!" - “And the paintings?” “I’m sorry, I was asked to hold this auction. But there was one reservation in the will, which until now had to remain a secret. At the auction exhibited only one painting "Son". The one who buys it receives as a gift all the estate and all the paintings. He who takes the "Son" will receive everything. "
   About 2000 years ago, God allowed His Son to be crucified on a pillar. Like at this auction, God turns to us: “Who needs a“ Son ”? Who can appreciate the action of the Son? ” He who needs the Son receives everything.
   Do you value the sacrifice of the Son?

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