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John Stott on Gentle and Humble Christ - Anglican (Matthew 11:28-30)

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"Jesus reveals His character: gentle and humble. This is not weakness but strength restrained. The one who could command legions chooses gentleness. In this gentle Master we find rest because we are not driven but led, not demanded of but invited." — John Stott. Anglican: rest in Christ's gentleness.

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