For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
About the same time Jesus walked through the corn-fields one Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and began to pick some ears of wheat and eat them.
I have spoken to you in this way, so that in me you may find peace. In the world you will find trouble; yet, take courage! I have conquered the world."
Why, then, do you now provoke God, by putting on the necks of these disciples a yoke which neither our ancestors nor we were able to bear?
We have, therefore, decided, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to lay no further burden upon you beyond these necessary conditions--
The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;
It is for freedom that Christ set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not again be held under the yoke of slavery.
But, if you follow the guidance of the Spirit, you are not subject to Law.
I can do everything in the strength of him who makes me strong!
For to love God is to lay his commands to heart; and his commands are not burdensome,