What is the main idea of the Pearl?

The Pearl is a parable, a moral lesson, about gratitude and the dangers of greed. Because parables offer a moral lesson, being grateful for the things one already has serves as the theme.

Whats the plot of the Pearl?

Kino, a young pearl diver in La Paz, enjoys his simple life until the day his son, Coyotito, is stung by a scorpion. The wealthy town doctor will not treat the baby because Kino cannot pay the doctor’s fee, so Kino and his wife, Juana, are left only to hope their child is saved.

Where in the Bible does it say don’t cast your pearls before swine?

Let’s look at this verse in a slightly larger context: “Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces” (Matthew 7:6).

What does swine mean?

1 : any of various stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous artiodactyl mammals (family Suidae) with a thick bristly skin and a long flexible snout especially : a domesticated one descended from the wild boar. 2 : a contemptible person. Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More about swine.

Do not give what is holy to dogs Catholic?

Matthew 7:6: [6] Give not that which is holy to dogs; neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest perhaps they trample them under their feet, and turning upon you, they tear you. Because they–the dogs and the swine–may trample it underfoot, and then turn on you.

Why is it called pearls before swine?

The title Pearls Before Swine refers to the admonition “Neither cast ye your pearls before swine” that Jesus gave according to Matthew 7:6 in the Bible. According to Pastis, Rat, who considers himself a genius, casts his “pearls” of wisdom before Pig (“swine”), who is the only one naive enough to seriously listen.

What do they say about pearls before swine?

The phrase cast pearls before swine has an ancient origin, it is most often rendered as its negative, don’t cast your pearls before swine. To cast pearls before swine means to offer something very valuable to someone who is unable to appreciate that value.