Famous saying targets unnecessary and arbitrary rules
Life’s troubles may not go away, but their burden can be shared
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This is one of the most well-known sayings of Jesus, found in Matthew 11:28-30:
Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest fo…