Taking up Jesus' yoke and burden doesn't give you freedom from suffering, but a freedom from self, which to say the least is suffocating.Taking up Jesus' yoke is also to give up control over your life and over others. You think you have safety and security when you're in control. Yet the precise opposite is true. Wanting control is to play God over your life and the lives of others, which God never intends. Acting in control is the root of sin [for you think you're in control and in charge like God] and will only bring disappointment, despair, despondency, desperation and destruction.
If you're gentle, meek, humble and accommodating in heart toward others, you'll be a lot more peaceful and the world--including the church--will be a much better place.
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