Jeremiah TiptonFounder in president of David Hernandez ministries

They Take But Never Give

11 Oct 2025 · 1 min

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In this sermon, the speaker warns listeners about relationships that are fundamentally one‑sided, describing them as manipulative and spiritually damaging. Using vivid metaphors (a bottomless cup) and biblical references (Matthew 7:6, the Holy Spirit’s affirmation of personal worth), the speaker urges believers to protect their compassion, set healthy boundaries, and avoid guilt‑driven service to those who never reciprocate or seek growth. While acknowledging that some people cannot help the speaker, the core message is that no child of God should continuously allow themselves to be used by others without intention of improvement, as such dynamics become a form of spiritual bondage.

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You know the type. The call only comes when they need something. The text only arrives when they're in a crisis. The only time they're present is when they can benefit from you. If you're constantly pouring out your time, your energy, your resources, and nothing ever comes back, that's not friendship. That's manipulation. It's like pouring water into a cup with no bottom. No matter how much you give, it's never enough. And the Holy Spirit will gently remind you, you're valuable. Your compassion is precious. Don't waste it on those who refuse to grow. Love people, yes. Serve people, of course. But don't Don't let guilt keep you chained to the takers. Matthew 7:6 says, give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet and turn again and rend you. True relationships reflect God's love— selfless, mutual, life-giving. Anything else is spiritual bondage. Now, there are some who you're going to help and they're not going to be able to help you, of course. But no child of God should allow themselves to be continually used by those who have no intention of improving.