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In Matthew 7:6, Jesus said, “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.” In this context, Jesus is referring to the gospel message. He is teaching that not every audience is receptive to it, and that it should not be shared indiscriminately with those who are openly hostile, dismissive, or contemptuous toward it. Continuing to press the message in those situations may lead to it being rejected or abused rather than received or understood. This does not mean the gospel should not be shared broadly, but that discernment is needed in how it is handled in situations where it is clearly being rejected.