Jesus teaches us not to waste time with people who want to take the truths of God and benefit personally from them.
Matthew 7:6 "Do not give what is holy to dogs; and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under foot and turn and maul you.
Do we ignore Jesus' teaching that it is counterproductive to teach his truths to people interested in using them for their own personal gain?
Note: Wild dog and pigs represent those who do not recognize the value of things of God (pearls) -- because they are like wild beasts only focused on their own needs (food). You can give dogs and pigs the most sacred treasures of God, but if it won't make them rich or sucessful or powerful, they will turn on you. Jesus teaches us to steer clear of these people because they will attack us when they realize Jesus' teachings aren't about them gaining personal prosperity, but about sharing God's abundance with everyone.
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