It is easy to imagine the following two Bible readings contradict each other. If you don’t trust the Lord, you might, therefore, dismiss them. However, there is no contradiction. I will try to explain:
The yoke of the Lord indeed is light. However, there is a minimal effort required on our part, and those willing to put forth a minimal effort, apparently, are few.
[28] “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
[29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
[30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matt 11:28-30 RSV
[29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
[30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matt 11:28-30 RSV
[13] "Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.
[14] For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” Matt 7:13-14 RSV
[14] For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” Matt 7:13-14 RSV