Let’s have a heart-to-heart. You’re doing too much for people who care too little about who you are and what you bring to the table.

In today’s Bible study, something hit me hard while reading Matthew 7:6: “Do not give what is holy to dogs; do not throw your pearls before pigs, or they will trample them under their feet and turn and tear you to pieces.”
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​How many times have you heard the phrase, “Don’t cast your pearls before swine?” It’s a saying that resonates deeply because, like pigs, some people won’t value what you bring to the table—they’ll trample it.

When you cast your pearls—your time, energy, and talents—before those who don’t appreciate them, you’re setting yourself up for frustration and heartache.

The problem isn’t always you; it’s them. They may not see the value you bring because they’re too caught up in their own limited perspective.

Think about it: you wouldn’t hand a child a check for a million dollars and expect them to understand its value. They might get excited, but they wouldn’t grasp what it truly means.

The same goes for people who don’t recognize your worth. They might acknowledge your efforts, but they don’t truly appreciate them. And that’s where you need to draw the line.

There are people in your life who don’t see your value, even when they should.

They don’t understand what you bring to the table because they’re not in a place to see it.

It’s not always their fault; sometimes, it’s just where they are in life. But that doesn’t mean you should keep casting your pearls before them.

You have to recognize when you’re wasting your time, energy, and resources on those who won’t value them. It’s not about being selfish; it’s about being wise. You wouldn’t throw gold bars to pigs and expect them to do anything but try to eat them. The same goes for your talents and time.

This isn’t about judgment; it’s about discernment. Just because someone doesn’t value what you offer doesn’t mean what you’re offering isn’t valuable. It means they’re not in a place to appreciate it. That’s why you need to be selective about where you invest your time and energy.

For example, let’s say you’ve spent years perfecting your craft, whether it’s in your career, relationships, or personal growth. You know the value of your work, but those around you don’t get it. They’re like pigs trampling over pearls—they don’t see the worth because they don’t understand it.

It’s easy to get frustrated and think it’s your fault. But it’s not. It’s their inability to see what you’re offering. So, what do you do? You stop giving your pearls to those who can’t appreciate them. You find people who see the value in what you do and focus your energy there.

The world is full of people who will never understand your worth. That’s just a fact. But it doesn’t mean you should stop valuing yourself. It means you need to be more discerning about where you invest your time, talents, and energy.

Here’s the takeaway: Stop trying to make everyone see your value. Instead, focus on those who do. Invest in relationships, careers, and environments where your worth is recognized and appreciated. Don’t cast your pearls before swine, and don’t waste your time on people who will never see your true value.

​Your time, energy, and talents are too valuable to be wasted on those who don’t appreciate them. Surround yourself with people who understand what you bring to the table. That’s where you’ll find true growth and fulfillment.