The Christian walk can feel like it's across a balance beam, sometimes blindfolded. Seeking righteousness, we lean a little too far to the legalist side. We steady ourselves with grace, maybe a little too much, and stumble toward sin. 

Compare this to Jesus' own words: "I am gentle and humble in heart". "My yoke is easy, and My burden is light". Does that sound like He wants us to balance like an Olympic gymnist? 

We struggle to balance when we try to walk by ourselves. Jesus doesn't want us to learn how to balance. He just wants us to hold His hand.