What Does It Mean to “Throw Your Pearls Before Pigs”?

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By Ken Ham

During his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told his followers to use discernment when sharing truth and not “give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs [swine], lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you” (Matthew 7:6 ESV). This means we are to share the gospel but, if and when it becomes obvious the gospel is not welcome and is just being trampled on, we’re to move on and find others who are ready to listen.

Some Christians use this as an excuse to avoid engaging with atheists—after all, they’ll just trample the pearl …read more

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