You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink--- is an ancient proverb. Although modern society may not grasp the concept-- it is still applicable today. So, what is the bigger meaning-- it is whatever you say it is. One often speaks, before they think it through. You can show someone the righteous path, but can't make them change their wicked ways. Blasphemy comes in all shapes and forms-- its not just insulting a God, but your fellow neighbor as well. Control-freaks may appear to have life by the horns, although they are lost beasts. All you can do in these situations, is stay humble-- and hope the horses eventually "drink the water".