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Getting Rid of Life’s Burdens
Ryan Heller
September 27, 2009
Religion (Self Effort, Works)
Goal: reach out to God; try to work your way into heaven
Means: diligent service & works, with hopes of a reward (heaven)
Power: good, honest effort through self-determination
Control: self-motivation and self-control
Results: apathy, failure, chronic guilt, and eternal separation from God
Relationship Through Faith In Jesus Christ
Goal: trust fully in Jesus, and then live to please Him
Means: confess sins, repent, and yield self to Jesus
Power: the Holy Spirit does God’s work in and through us
Control: allow the Holy Spirit to control & direct our lives
Results: love, joy, peace, freedom, power eternal life in heaven,
1. Come to Me (Invitation)
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
2. Yield to Me (Partnership)
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:29-30 (NIV)
3. Learn from Me (Discipleship)
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:29-30 (NIV)