To Lead a Horse

Friday, September 15, 2023

It's said, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." Have you ever tried to lead a horse anywhere? Pushing doesn't work. But you can guide this gigantic animal almost anywhere with its head and neck. It works for horses and also for people. Do you want to avoid temptation? Think of the horse. Use your head and neck. When you're being tempted, use your neck to turn your head away. Righteousness involves looking away. When you're at the beach, when you're driving past that thing, when something comes in the mail, when you're on the internet, if it's something that's not good, turn away. Whatever it is, turn away from it and turn to where you want to go, just like a horse. Turn to the Word of God. Turn your head to prayer. Turn your eyes to the things of God. If you can move a horse, which is a lot heavier than you, just by turning its neck; how much more can you lead your life to God? Next time you're in that situation, don't forget you have a neck. Use it.

From Message #569 - The Great Anti-Sin Device