Be discerning regarding whom to trust
Jesus warns us to be discerning about whom we trust. Giving precious confidences and testimony about God to those who are not yet ready, can cause disturbance. The mature witness of God awaits the right time before imparting to another wisdom regarding the teaching of God. Do not throw pearls of wisdom to the unready.
Witness with respect
There are some individuals who are not yet ready to receive the fullness of the teaching of Jesus. Witnesses are thus better advised to teach the gospels of Christ through example rather than words, at that particular juncture. This is not meant to be dissimulation, it is sound spiritual sense.
The minds are some people yet are shut; some have been emotionally brutalised. Others may be lost in a morass of sin so deep they are not yet able to fully tolerate the rays of light from the Word of the Lord. It is the task of the witness to know when to gently share the truths of God, and when to remain silent. Silence is also an answer at times in the right circumstances.
Do not give what is holy to those who are not yet ready
Matthew 7:6 teaches us not to give what is holy to those who are unready for the message. The prudent disciple chooses the right time to witness, as well as the most considerate way to impart the knowledge we have received from God. This is the task of a disciple - to be fearless in witness, yet discerning in the form and timing of testimony. This delicate balance can only be gauged with the help of God.
Prayer is key
In the case of the person who is obdurate to the truth of the gospel of Christ, prayer for that person is always open to the disciple. More things have been wrought by prayer than the world will ever know.
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