15 Reasons Why Legalism is Destructive

15 Reasons Why Legalism is Destructive – Legalism is very destructive.

Fourteen Signs That You Might Be Legalistic

Fourteen Signs That You Might Be Legalistic – “In Pat Nemmers’ book Retractions he offers a list of 14 signs that you might be legalistic. It’s far from the definitive word on the subject, but is perhaps a useful guide to considering whether you—yes you!—are legalistic.”

Why We Need to Talk About Obedience

Why We Need to Talk About Obedience – “Our efforts to avoid legalism and our tendency to give in to laziness can lead us to downplay the importance of obedience. But with the Lord’s help, we can cultivate a high view of obedience that more closely mirrors God’s perspective. Here are two reasons it’s worth bringing obedience back to the forefront.”

An Outline for Understanding Issues of Conscience and Legalism

An Outline for Understanding Issues of Conscience and Legalism – “Most of us have seen the movie ‘Chariots of Fire’ and have been greatly encouraged by the example of Eric Liddell who refused to compete in races on Sunday. But if a Christian held a different position regarding what is allowed on Sunday, could that believer be just as dedicated to Christ with his differing opinion?”

Legalism Does Not Work

Legalism Does Not Work – “Legalism is the pursuit of good works, obedience to God’s law and the ethical commands of the Bible (and beyond), abstracted from faith in Christ, in order to be acceptable before God.”

How to Know You’ve Become a Pharisee

How to Know You’ve Become a Pharisee – “I love this analogy Eugene Peterson shared in his book The Jesus Way.”

What Exactly is Legalism?

What Exactly is Legalism? –  It’s More Complicated Than You Think.

“Worthy?”

“Worthy?” – “The centurion models for us a humble boldness.” 

Want a Miserable Life? Confuse Law and Gospel

Want a Miserable Life? Confuse Law and Gospel. – “The law of God as a ground for salvation, as a means of accruing merit, leaves the worker exhausted, miserable, and lost. The law wrongly applied is a terrible taskmaster.”