Do not cast your pearls to swines 🦪🐽

A healthy response to rejection 🚫

Raise your hand if you didn't know that the phrase "Do not cast your pearls to swines" originates from a Bible verse!

In Matthew 7:6 (NLT), Jesus cautions against wasting what is sacred on people who won't appreciate or respect it. While this may seem harsh, the verse has a profound lesson that applies to valuing ourselves and our worth.

The literal meaning of this verse is to not give what is valuable to someone who does not have the ability to appreciate it. Calling them swines is not necessarily derogatory to the person who does not value or appreciate you. In this context, because they are unable to identify value when they see it, this is why they are referred to as swines. They just don’t know better.

You are valuable- believe it.

When you believe that you are valuable, you would be selective about where you cast your pearls, and about how to respond when you are not valued.

Jesus valued the gospel so much that he taught the disciples not to preach to those who are not receptive. Excuse me? Their mandate was to go into the world and preach the gospel to EVERY creation. Jesus wasn’t giving them much to work with. The chances of conversion would be quite low if they can’t tweak or dilute the gospel one way or another to suit people’s opinions. But Jesus’s priority was maintaining the integrity of the gospel, rather than making it popular.

You’re probably making a mistake that the disciples made. They valued the receivers of the gospel over the gospel itself. This is recipe for disaster. In your case; you’re probably valuing someone/ people/ an organization more than you value yourself. Therefore like Jesus I am saying to you, value yourself much more than the person/organization you are trying to please. This can be applied to our everyday life.

Maintain the integrity of your identity.

Do not dilute yourself for anything or anyone. Show up as yourself. Where you know that you are not valued or appreciated, don’t take it personal. I know it’s easier said than done, but remember it’s more about your value than it is about the other person.

Sometimes, we value pleasing people and external acceptance so much that we reduce ourselves into a smaller container so they can accept us in their own way. This makes us leave parts of ourselves.

This is a big mistake.

You need to value yourself more. PUT A PRICE TAG ON YOURSELF.

Conclusion

By understanding the lesson behind not casting pearls to swines, we can navigate rejection with a healthier mindset. Don't diminish yourself for the sake of others' acceptance or value. Instead, put a price tag on yourself and show up authentically. Remember, it's about your own self-worth, not the validation of others. Just as Jesus advised His disciples, when faced with rejection, don't dwell on it but dust your feet and move forward to find those who will truly value and appreciate you. Let this wisdom empower you to never look down on yourself, reduce your worth, or sulk due to a lack of validation.

Disclaimer

It is important to note that balance is key. If you find that certain aspects of your personality are lacking or unkind, it's essential to work on self-improvement rather than expecting unconditional acceptance from others. Also, if you lack certain skillsets for something you are seeking, build yourself.