Twas a sheep not a lamb that strayed away In the parable…
““Twas a sheep not a lamb that strayed away In the parable Jesus told, A grown-up sheep that strayed away From the ninety and nine in the fold. And why for the sheep should we seek And earnestly hope and pray? Because there is danger when sheep go wrong; They lead the lambs astray. Lambs will follow the sheep, you know, Wherever the sheep may stray. When sheep go wrong, it won’t take long Til the lambs are as wrong as they. And so with the sheep we earnestly plead For the sake of the lambs today, For when sheep are lost, what a terrible cost The lambs will have to pay!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The parable warns that a misguided leader (the sheep) can lead many (the lambs) astray, highlighting the responsibility to guide and protect the vulnerable.
In simple terms: A bad leader can mislead many followers.
Key Takeaway
Seek and support good guidance.
Themes
leadership
responsibility
spirituality
guidance
community
faith
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
hopeful
Type
Hope and pray:0
Lion:0
Poem:1
Lamb Strayed:0
Sheep Strayed:0
Lambs Follow:0
Follow Sheep:0
Sheep Stray:0
When to use this quote
- church sermon
- family counseling
- mentor training
- personal reflection
- community building
Key Concepts
parabolic teaching
moral lesson
herding metaphor
spiritual vigilance
ethical stewardship
Questions to Reflect On
- Who do you trust to lead you?
- How can you protect the vulnerable?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex moral situations.