Sorry, Christian only. Please help. How to applicate this ?

Question

I mean, in which situation can we use this [Matthew 7: 6
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before the swine, lest haply they trample them under their feet, and turn and rend you], since God Himself told us to spread His words to everyone ?

Thank's a lot.

Answer 1

The meaning of this verse is actually very simple:

Do not offer your doctrine to cruel people (the dogs) who spurn, oppose and abuse the doctrine, lest they turn and rend you.

And also do not offer your valuable doctrine to (the swine) people who would not know the value of the gospel, and who would tread it down.

In simple way, you can tell others about your faith but do not go any further if you can see that they are dogs or/and swine.

Answer 2

This is my understanding :

Matt 7:6 is part of the Sermon on the Mount .‘ Dogs’ is the adjective used by 1st century Jews when describing Gentiles. Jews saw the Pig as a most unclean animal.

Jesus is telling his Jewish audience not to give anything holy ( valuable like Pearls ) to the ( unclean, pig like ) Gentiles.

The sentiment is repeated in Matthew 10:5 .
These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: "Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans.”

Decades after the death of Jesus we can see the growing divisions between Christian Jews and mainstream Jews . The Christian Jews deviated away from teachings of Jesus ( and the Pharisees ) by giving Holy , Valuable , sacraments and ordinations to Unholy , Unclean , Gentiles

This was one of the now many differences between Jews and Christian Jews such as the Christian stance on circumcision and the introduction of 3 Gods in 1 Godhead ( the Trinity ) . The authority for a woman to divorce a man and the freedom for women to learn ( albeit in quietness and full submission to men ) , which were among the most controversial at the time.

- Jo , Why did you only want Christians to answer ? I think it is better to get unbiased and unprejudice answers if you are to interpret the scriptures correctly . People with nothing to prove and no hidden agenda can often see things more clearly. Faith often hinders people from giving a faithful interpretation .

Answer 3

I am not a Christian. Must therefore qualify for a porcine or canine spot.
However, the emphasis here is on the attitude of the giver not the recipient dog or pig.

One should not give with the feeling that the receiver is a lowly being. Though I would question the validity of considering dogs and pigs being lowly.
Give with the feeling of educating the ignorant brother/sister. Then you will avoid the dilemma.

Answer 4

Mat 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

Do not give your full support or glory to the bad persons, for they will only bring you to be worse as they are.
Do not join bad elements in your community, for they will only bring you to the darkness.

Answer 5

A persons reaction to hearing the Good News can be either good or bad. If bad, do not persist with them. They have had the opportunity and refused it. These are the ones who the Bible calls dogs and swine. God does not love unconditionally. He expects a good reaction. This is supported by ;
(Revelation 19:17) I saw also an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out with a loud voice and said to all the birds that fly in midheaven: “Come here, be gathered together to the great evening meal of God,

(Revelation 19:21) But the rest were killed off with the long sword of the one seated on the horse, which [sword] proceeded out of his mouth. And all the birds were filled from the fleshy parts of them.

The birds have a good meal coming.

Answer 6

He also said to those He commissioned:
"But when you enter a town and are not welcomed, go into its streets and say, 'Even the dust of your town that sticks to our feet we wipe off against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.' I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town. "
Luke 10:10-12

However I would add this caveat - those so commissioned were equipped with the supernatural power of God to heal the sick and cast out demons.
If you are not operating in that power, the commandment may not be applicable.
I think when Paul proclaimed the Gospel in Acts we see him acting on this principle as well.

"Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Paul left them. He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. "
Acts 19:8-9

Let the Holy Spirit lead you.

Answer 7

It simply means the good news this christ brought is only meant for the Jews. The Gentiles, which the Jews commonly call all other members of the Jewish Tribes, are classified as dogs to them.

The Jews are god's chosen people, to spread his words, means to spread it amongst the Jews, not the gentiles (which essentially means you and I).

Answer 8

Contrary to the first answerer, there is meaning to this verse.

I wish more people knew what it meant. But there are so many Christians trying to witness to people who plainly don't want to hear it. That's what Jesus is talking about. God gives some people the ability to respond. And most people do not get that.

Answer 9

There are deferent between Holy things like the sacraments of the church and Word of God,
1Co. 2:12-16
We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.
13This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.
14The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man's judgment:
16"For who has known the mind of the Lord
that he may instruct him?"But we have the mind of Christ.

Answer 10

Ok here is the thing with this verse. It is not talking about unbelievers, but it is refereeing to those who already know about the Gospel, and willing are against it. I think it is telling us, this will be phrased more modern, that is we are around people with a bunch of hater-aid then we should leave them alone because it isn't any good for us as believer.