There is great danger, though, if we do not learn to use our minds, grounded within the boundaries of God’s word, we can be easily led astray. We’ve had so many examples in history that testify to this danger. The Jonestown massacre, for one.

David admonishes in Psalm 32:8-9 not to be like a horse or mule that is mindlessly controlled by a bit and bridle that someone else pulls. He reminds us we need to be educated not only in Biblical things but other subjects, as well.

Whether we choose to be a horse or a independent learner, we are still responsible for our actions.