Tossing Pearls to Swine!

Tossing pearls to swine!

Do you know that you don't have to give of your resources, or information about yourself, just because someone asks you?

I'm not talking about withholding good from someone when it's in your power to do it, but rather releasing things to the wrong people and situations when God has not given you the 'go ahead' to release them.

If you release your time where God has not ordained, you may find that your child needed you and you weren't there. Feeling pressured to release information about yourself to someone who gossips is like tossing your pearls to swine, and finances released into the wrong situation is like a seed planted in poor soil.

God's protection on us cannot remain in place if we willingly overstep His boundaries when the thief comes to steal, kill and destroy. In effect, if we give out what the Spirit has directed us to retain, we are misappropriating God's resources-taking what He has given and using it for a purpose He did not intend.

Don't allow yourself to be pressured in any of these areas but follow the Spirit, He knows the motives behind requests for you to give of these treasures. On the other hand, do not pressure others in these areas but follow His leading.

Guard, protect and obey your heart (God's home and presence in your life) with careful watching and hearing, because out of that God-centered heart will flow His purposes and wisdom (Prov 4:23 paraphrased). This will bring you freedom and peace.