THERE is all the difference possible between leading and driving the sheep. It is the difference between going before and following. The Christ-like influence of the spiritual shepherd will lead the sheep. He must be the first in every good word and work.
Driving the flock is poor occupation. True, it may seem profitable here, but in eternity it will stand for less than nothing.
How does the Good Shepherd help you? By leading you, and most gently, too. Then why try sheep-driving? It is not like the Master, oh! shepherd of the flock of God.