Matthew 7:6 (ESV) ~ “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.”
God’s revelations are precious, and they are treasures meant to deepen your spiritual walk with Him, to guide you in truth, and equip you for His Glory and the good of others. Yet not every insight is meant for everyone or to be shared at all times. Jesus Himself modeled restraint and discernment in sharing sacred truths, knowing the importance of timing, audience, and readiness. In this brief yet powerful verse, Jesus offers a sobering word of wisdom: not every truth, insight, or revelation you receive is meant for everyone, and not everyone is ready to receive the precious things God places in your life. The “dogs” and “pigs” that Jesus refers to aren’t animals but symbolic representations of people who do not appreciate or value the things of God. Instead of receiving God’s Word or wisdom, they dismiss it, distort it, or even turn against it.
This scripture Matthew 7:6, has been misquoted and misunderstood so many times. But it is a crucial truth that we all need to take heed of, to have wisdom to know when and when not to communicate in telling someone what Jesus said. Jesus gives a stark warning to His followers: not every person is prepared to understand, honor, or even accept the truth of God’s Word. Sharing divine insight with those who lack spiritual maturity will lead to agitation, frustration, rejection, or, worse, damage to the message and to relationships.
Read this story, “There was a young man who was bubbling with excitement as he shared his newfound vision from God with one of his friends. He explained the intricate plan he believed God had laid on his heart to start a mentorship program for at-risk youth. His friend listened, but his face clouded with doubt. “That sounds… ambitious,” he said slowly. “Are you even qualified? What if it doesn’t work?” By the end of their conversation, his once fiery confidence was reduced to a flicker. Weeks passed, and the vision faded into the background of his life. It wasn’t until he confided in his pastor months later that he realized God hadn’t called his friend to see the vision, but He had called him. Sharing too soon with the wrong person had almost derailed his purpose, but it taught him an invaluable lesson about guarding what God entrusted to him.” In the same manner, if God has called you to do something do it, and don’t worry, He has destiny helpers waiting to assist you.
The apostle Paul said, “Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly—mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready.” – 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 (NIV). Paul recognized that spiritual growth is a process, and not everyone is ready to grasp deeper truths. When you share too soon or with the wrong audience, it can hinder rather than help God’s work. This requires discernment on your part and a deep, prayerful understanding of when, where, and with whom to share what God reveals. (But just know this for yourself, you cannot use that you are a baby in Christ for every, even babies grow up and come off of milk. When will you get off milk and start eating meat?)
Wait for God’s Timing and the Right Person, your destiny helpers have already been assigned to you! Because when God gives you a word, instruction, or task, it’s often accompanied by a period of preparation. Waiting for the right time and the right person is critical to ensuring His plan unfolds as intended. If you share prematurely or with someone who doesn’t understand or support God’s purpose for your life, you risk being discouraged or even talked out of it. Just as Nehemiah kept God’s vision for rebuilding the wall close to his heart until the right time (Nehemiah 2:12), you must learn to protect what God has entrusted to you. Waiting allows God to open the right doors and align you with the right people who can edify, encourage, and partner with you in His work!
As believers, you must practice discernment by praying for wisdom (James 1:5) and waiting for God’s perfect timing (Ecclesiastes 3:7). Reflect on whether your motives are rooted in seeking validation or following God’s guidance (Proverbs 16:2). Recognize that not everyone is ready for spiritual truths, as some require the “milk” of foundational teachings before solid food (1 Corinthians 3:1-2). Consider these scriptures: Proverbs 16:21, Proverbs 12:23, and Proverbs 17:28, which all emphasize the importance of restraint, discernment, and wisdom in speech. Finally, like Nehemiah in Nehemiah 2:4, let prayer precede action, seeking God’s counsel to align with His Will.
The verse from today emphasizes the need for discernment in sharing the sacred and holy things God has entrusted to you. It’s natural to want to share what God has shown you, especially when it excites and empowers you. But Jesus teaches you that sharing too quickly or with the wrong people can lead to discouragement or worse. When you speak to those not ready or willing to understand, you risk throwing away the precious truths that God intended to enrich and build your life and others. Rather than being a blessing, those truths may be misunderstood, rejected, or even mocked.
In the Old Testament, Proverbs 9:7-8 highlights this dynamic: “Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury. Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you.” (ESV) Jesus’ counsel should remind you that, while you are called to share the gospel and teach others, you must be wise about when and how you speak. (remember it is not what you say, but how you say it). Some people need time to soften their hearts, some need more foundational understanding, and some simply aren’t open. When you choose to withhold the deeper things of God from people who are not receptive, it’s not out of judgment but out of respect for God’s wisdom and timing. Timing is everything!
Let’s Pray:
Father, thank You for trusting me with Your truth and revelations. I recognize how precious they are, they are meant to nurture my spirit and bring Glory to Your Name. I ask for Your wisdom to steward them well. Teach me to listen before I speak, to discern before I act, and to trust Your timing over my own understanding, Proverbs 3:5-6. Father, thank You for the wisdom and insights You entrust to me. Help me to be discerning and wise in how I share Your Word and the revelations You’ve given me. Teach me to recognize the times when it’s right to speak and when it’s right to remain silent. Guard my heart from seeking approval from others and protect me from discouragement when my words are not received. Give me a heightened awareness of the urgency of guarding Your Word, knowing that its power is sacred and not meant for casual handling, for death and life are in the power of the tongue. Proverbs 18:21. Help me resist the temptation to seek validation from sharing prematurely, and instead, align my heart with Your purpose. Prepare the hearts of those who are ready to receive Your truth and let me be an instrument of Your Will when the time is right. Father, forgive me for times I’ve spoken out of turn or shared without wisdom. I pray for the strength to protect what You’ve placed in my heart, so the wrong person doesn’t sway me from Your plan. May I wait with patience and faith for the right time and the right people to reveal Your purposes. Fill me with humility, patience, and sensitivity to Your Spirit, so I may honor You in all I say and do as I will share only when I am led by Your Spirit, and I pray this with urgency and reverence. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!
Blessings…
Love, Minister Jean
Have A Blessed Weekend…
