Give holy things and pearls wisely

After talking about how a person should judge themselves before judging others, Jesus gives a warning using a metaphor. Using a proverbial format, Jesus says holy things should not be given to dogs, and pearls should not be given to swine (Matthew 7:6). It is very intriguing how this statement necessitates a person to make a judgment about another person. Jesus is stating the consequences for giving holy things and pearls to people who do not value them. Dogs and swine are being used metaphori