HELEN SANDERS
2-10-2026
BE LED BUT NOT CONTROLLED

It is often said that Christians are supposed to be Spirit controlled. But the word control is not in the bible. We are not asked to be controlled. The Holy Spirit leads us. He never demands that we follow Him, He only prompts us to follow His leading which is the best path to follow.

One that controls another is often manipulative and has their agenda for us and not God’s agenda. In fact, God deals with “controlling” spirits, such as Jezebel, and tells us they need to repent. [Revelation 2:20-22].

A way to determine if someone operates in this controlling spirit is this: Satan pushes, but God leads. God never forces his will on his children. Yes, if they are walking in sin there is discipline, but it is given to bring them back to God.

The Christian life is a continuous life of surrender. Surrendering our will to God’s will because we love him and want to please him. It should never be said that God demands us to do this. Anything that God asks of us is for our good, and not for our hurt.