I taught you not to cast your pearls before swine, or give that which is holy to dogs. Do you find this to be a difficult passage? It refers to the truth that you share with others. Truth is a progressive revelation. If you have walked far down the path you will encounter others who are just beginning. They may not be ready to accept the truth that you are now receiving. Neither were you at the same stage. If you force it on them you may do more harm than good. Haven’t I been patient with you, showing you more as you were able to bear it? Extend the same courtesy to others. The ‘swine’ are not a fixed and permanent category. Meet them where they are and  they will grow to the point that they can appreciate your pearls. 

Have you ever been distracted in your pursuit of truth? Do not be drawn away by a carefully crafted sales pitch and think it is the truth because of a slick presentation. My word states that if it were possible the very elect would be deceived, but this statement implies that it is not possible. Nevertheless you are to be as wise as serpents even as you are as innocent as doves. Have you ever encountered the truth spoken in a still small voice by an unassuming person? This is what I did in my time on earth. Receive it and embrace it even if it is presented without fanfare by people with no credentials. 

Do you find the richness of human life in relationships? Yet for this to work in your favor you need to start with an established identity of your own. You need your own sense of foundation and presence. This becomes obvious when you encounter those who have none; who seem adrift in their attempt to acquire them from other people. The essence of your being is established at birth. If you know this you know that your identity is not the credentials and titles you gain through life. Do you admire those who are authentic; who live a life in alignment with the truth of their being? This is the basis from which relationship enhances life. 

If you forget something your friends may encourage you by saying, ‘it will come to you’. You may use similar words regarding yourself. Note that this concept and terminology are slightly different from saying that you will remember it. Saying it will come to you implies that it comes from without rather than within. Could this be true? What is the source of thoughts and ideas? I promised to send you the Comforter to bring all things into remembrance. This certainly refers to the truth of the Kingdom of God, but the promise implies more than that. You may be getting more help than you realize. If you need help remembering something, ask me and see what happens.