Correspondence: MAT 7:6; Was it Disobedience to Tell What Had Been Done?

From: Correspondence

Narrator: Chris Genthree

• 1 min. read • grade level: 8

Ques. In what way can the Christian throw his pearls before swine, or give the holy things to dogs?

Ans. Matthew 7:6⁶Give 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. (Matthew 7:6). By arguing and discussing the precious things of God with unconverted men, or pressing truth, precious in itself, on those who are not exercised about it. We need to bear a testimony in this world to those around, but it is to be in the spirit of meekness, and with prayer that we may minister the right word. 2 Timothy 2:23-26²³But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. ²⁴And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, ²⁵In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; ²⁶And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. (2 Timothy 2:23‑26).

Ques. Was it disobedience on the part of the healed ones in the gospels in not heeding the Lord's charge to say nothing about their being healed? Why is it mentioned in one gospel and not in another?

Ans. The Lord had always a reason for telling anyone not to speak about what had been done. Sometimes it was because He was rejected. Other times, because as a Servant, He was hiding Himself. This is especially true in Mark's gospel. You should specify what instances you desire light about.

Those who were healed and told it did disobey, but acted out of the fullness of their gratitude, and failed to enter into His purpose at the moment.

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