Command 16 : Do Not Cast Pearls | Day 109 Discern "Pearl Tramplers"!If we cast our pearls before swine, the pearls will be trampled underfoot, and then the swine will turn and try to destroy us. We do not usually think of pigs as ferocious animals, but the swine that Jesus referred to would have been wild scavengers--unclean animals according to the Levitical Law. In the ancient Hebrew understanding, a pearl refers to "wise sayings" such as those in the book of Proverbs. These "gems of wisdom" are precious and need to be valued and wisely used. Solomon warns, “Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words" (Proverbs 23:9). God wants us to love everyone, which is why we must learn how to respond wisely to wrong attitudes. The Hebrew language includes five different words that are all translated in English as fool. Great insight can be gained by understanding their precise definitions.
A "pearl trampler" may be outwardly pleasant and congenial, but in his heart he rejects God's control of his life. Scripture states, “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed” (Proverbs 13:20). Unsuspecting parents have allowed their sons and daughters to "fellowship" with foolish friends, not realizing that their children are being exposed to great spiritual danger. Parents should not only seek to protect their children, but also should train them to discern and wisely respond to different types of fools. May the Lord give each of us the wisdom and discernment to recognize and respond to "pearl tramplers." |
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