Terry GivensChrist invites us to assume the yoke, but we would rather ride in the cart. That is one reason why some find comfort in hero worship. It represents a release from the burden of responsibility (Teryl Givens, The Crucible of Doubt, 62).
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In this quote from Teryl Givens, Christ invites us to assume the yoke, but we would rather ride in the cart. That is one reason why some find comfort in hero worship. It represents a release from the burden of responsibility. "To assume" means to be willing to accept something that challenges us and "the yoke" means a heavy load or burden.
"The cart" means a roll of hay or a cart. This is another way of saying that it is easier to provide for ourselves than it is to rely on someone else.
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