If a parable’s growth is a good indicator of a writer’s editorial interest, it seems clear the author of the Gospel of Thomas was willing to emend Jesus' parables about the Treasure in the Field and the Pearl of Great Price in such a way as to make profitable use of first-century dislike for profiteering. Comparing the Kingdom of God to a moneylending capitalist would be a surefire way to gather audience attention in the ancient world, but exactly what is Thomas’ point? Is he criticizing the family who let the kingdom’s possession slip out of their possession into the hands of a moneylender (Treasure in the Field), while simultaneously allowing a prudent merchant to access it by means of a wise investment he makes for himself (Pearl of Great Price)?