"Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces."
2007-09-13 12:58:07 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are some people that you can tell the good news to and no matter what you say they won't listen. Your just wasting your time its like giving pearls to a pig, They don't know what they are, they cannot enjoy them. And a time may come as you are trying to help them, they may turn on you.
2007-09-13 13:06:36 · answer #1 · answered by PcCowboy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ANOTHER WAY TO SAY MATT.7: 6;
2Tim. 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
3:2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3:3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
3:4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
3:6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
The only thing sacred and as valuable as pearls is the word of God that has the promise of Salvation.
2007-09-13 13:44:44 · answer #2 · answered by jeni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because what do dogs and pigs do when something is given to them? The only know to trample it or shred it apart, or turn it into mud...they are only animals.
The bottom line is take the truth of Bible standards and what is good and do not take it for granted. Keep it sacred and holy and spread the good news to your fellow man/woman. Do not judge lest ye be judged.
Make sense?
2007-09-13 13:12:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Pearls there is the Gospel and the swine there is people who would trample the Gospel down and seek to destory, which cant be done, and Jesus is saying dont take that which is holy and give it to the unholy,
2007-09-13 17:48:16 · answer #4 · answered by Apologist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"dogs" and "pigs" are among the most deragatory words in the Hebrew language.
As Christians go into all the world with the good news of Jesus, we never know what the response of others will be to the gospel seed being sown; when it is met with continued hardened contempt, scorn and/or mocking, in time one must become keenly aware when it is appropriate to move to a more welcoming environment, note:
"Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." - Matthew 10:16.
"Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed." - Acts 13:46-48.
2007-09-13 13:18:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
“Cautious as Serpents”
Of course, being truthful does not mean that we are obligated to divulge all information to anyone who asks it of us. “Do not give what is holy to dogs, neither throw your pearls before swine, that they may never . . . turn around and rip you open,” warned Jesus, at Matthew 7:6. For example, individuals with wicked intent may have no right to know certain things. Christians understand that they are living in a hostile world. Thus, Jesus advised his disciples to be “cautious as serpents” while remaining “innocent as doves.” (Matthew 10:16; John 15:19) Jesus did not always disclose the full truth, especially when revealing all the facts could have brought unnecessary harm to himself or his disciples. Still, even at such times, he did not lie. Instead, he chose either to say nothing or to divert the conversation in another direction.—Matthew 15:1-6; 21:23-27; John 7:3-10.
Faithful men and women mentioned in the Bible, such as Abraham, Isaac, Rahab, and David, were likewise shrewd and cautious when dealing with potential enemies. (Genesis 20:11-13; 26:9; Joshua 2:1-6; 1 Samuel 21:10-14) The Bible classifies such men and women as faithful worshipers whose lives were characterized by obedience. That makes them worthy of imitation.—Romans 15:4; Hebrews 11:8-10, 20, 31, 32-39.
There may be times when lying seemingly provides an easy way out. But Christians today do well to imitate Jesus’ course and follow their Bible-trained conscience when facing particularly difficult situations.—Hebrews 5:14.
The Bible encourages us to be truthful and honest. Lying is wrong, and we should follow the Bible counsel: “Speak truth each one of you with his neighbor.” (Ephesians 4:25) By doing so, we will keep a clean conscience, promote peace and love in the congregation, and continue to honor “the God of truth.”—Psalm 31:5; Hebrews 13:18.In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ counseled: “Do not give what is holy to dogs, neither throw your pearls before swine, that they may never trample them under their feet and turn around and rip you open.” (Mt 7:6) Evidently Jesus meant that, if a person shows that he is like a dog or a swine, with no appreciation for spiritual things, one should not further endeavor to share spiritual thoughts and teachings with him. Such corrupt persons would only trample upon valuable spiritual things and abuse or injure anyone endeavoring to share these with them. Jesus also illustrated the preciousness of the Kingdom of the heavens by speaking of “one pearl” of such high value that a traveling merchant seeking fine pearls “promptly sold all the things he had and bought it.” (Mt 13:45, 46) Thereby Jesus showed that an individual appreciating the true worth of gaining the Kingdom of the heavens would be willing to part with everything in order to gain it.—Compare Mt 11:12; Lu 13:23-25; Php 3:8-11.
2007-09-13 13:04:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means not to share the mysteries of the kingdom with the world. In other words, don't try to pound people with deep doctrines...for they are they which need milk, not meat, lest they choke on the word. They are but babes and need nourishment with the first doctrines and ordinances of the gospel... leave the deep stuff alone.
Here's another, much clearer, translation of Matthew 7:9-11...
"Go ye into the world, saying unto all, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come nigh unto you.
10 And the mysteries of the kingdom ye shall keep within yourselves; for it is not meet to give that which is holy unto the dogs; neither cast ye your pearls unto swine, lest they trample them under their feet.
11 For the world cannot receive that which ye, yourselves, are not able to bear; wherefore ye shall not give your pearls unto them, lest they turn again and rend you.
2007-09-13 13:07:40 · answer #7 · answered by Arthurpod 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces."
Lets break it apart. Do not give dogs or pigs things that are precious to you. So say your virginity, or your love, or your good values.. Do not give someone your love, or your values to someone who doesn't deserve it or give your virginity to someone who doesn't deserve it. If you do, they will trample it under their feet, and turn around and tear your to pieces.
I'm not always right, but this is what i get from this passage.
2007-09-13 13:06:00 · answer #8 · answered by Steph [♥] 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
pigs were unclean animals according to God's law. Anyone that touched a unclean animal was considered unclean and could not go to Temple to worship until the uncleanness was removed. Jesus says that we should not entrust holy teachings to unholy people or unclean people. It is futile to try to teach holy concepts to people who do not want to listen or tear apart what we say. We should not stop giving God's word to unbelievers, but we should be wise and discerning in our witnessing, so that we will not be wasting our time.
2007-09-13 13:18:46 · answer #9 · answered by Joann N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the word "dogs" refers to anyone who is mocking of God's word, same as pigs, or swine. Pearls refers to the Word of God.
We are not suppose to debate with those who only want to blaspheme, or mock God's Word. Jesus is saying they will just twist the words to their own liking, anyway.
2007-09-13 13:09:02 · answer #10 · answered by byHisgrace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋