Red Dragon vs. White Lamb
Object Lesson★★★★If I tell you to stop thinking of a red dragon, what are you thinking of? A red dragon. The more I thought about not doing something, the more I wanted to do it. But if I tell you to think of a white lamb, what are you no longer thinking about? The red dragon.
Ahn, Johnny, “Abundant Abiding: From Fruitless Anxiety to Fruitful Peace in Residency” (AudioVerse teaching 30024).
The point
An object lesson demonstrating that focusing on a positive thought (white lamb) is more effective than trying to suppress a negative one (red dragon).
The lesson
Instead of trying to stop bad thoughts, focus on good thoughts like Jesus, the Lamb of God.
Scripture
Philippians 4:8Colossians 3:2
Audience
ChildrenYouthAdultsages all
Tone
Convicting · Hopeful
To tell aloud
under a minute · 55 words