"DA TIE MO” (KNOW YOUR OWN)
“And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.” - Matthew 10:14 The street expression “da tie mo” captures a wisdom that Scripture has always taught: do not keep expending your energy, love, loyalty, and sacrifice on those who do not value you. Know who truly receives you before you give yourself to them. This is not a call to hatred or pride, it is a command for discernment. In Matthew 10, Jesus sends out His disciples with authority and purpose. Yet He immediately sets boundaries. He does not instruct them to beg for acceptance, prove their worth, or exhaust themselves in rejection. Instead, He commands withdrawal. The instruction to shake off the dust is symbolic, it represents emotional, spiritual, and relational detachment from spaces that dishonor divine investment. This reveals a crucial kingdom principle: love is offered, but value determines access. Jesus loved the world, yet He di...