... certain things if that is what God required of me. That was not a problem. What became a problem--legalism--was when I began to live with certain standards (FEELING MORE ACCEPTABLE TO ... am standing in the middle and trying to minister to and share with those who are still in the bondage of legalism...and I am I am trying to minister to and share with those who are tempted to write off Christianity or ...

... follow from this that it is an iota less serious to sin. ... Sure, we should always be careful of creeping legalism.  The Apostle Paul was the first to say so ... and also the first to command, " ... mutual edifications. ... Must I refrain from testifying lest it be construed as legalism? ... So ... what do you think?  How do we find the balance between Freedom in Christ ...

... that she's not going to push herself to read her bible every day, lest it become a matter of legalism. But, before you know it, soon she ain't reading anymore, and slowly she's not really listening to God's ... . I suppose it's a matter of your attitude - one man's legalism can be someone else's discipline, and vice versa. I think the challenge for us is to question which ...

Legalists use their legalism to condemn others. Let's say a legalist believes that drinking alcohol is a sin. He will tell a Christian who drinks a beer that he is sinning. Because such an accusation is ... can't even be a true Christian, he bears false witness against the Holy Spirit who saved him in the first place. Legalism is worse than most people realize. Originally posted 03-16-2008.

The upshot, Pop argues, is that the moon is currently a commons: anyone can use it, but nobody can own it or any part of it. Pop predicts that the commons approach will erode as soon as someone starts digging into the lunar soil for profit. Indeed, he favors this: he suspects the likeliest way for humanity to unlock the value of the moon is via the “frontier” approach. As in the Wild West, ...

... that these modern-day Pharisees don’t know they are religious. Legalism is a form of deception, and the problem with deception is that you don’t know ... and make us real people, setting us free from legalism. God set me free, or at least is in the process. Let’s ... night. Posted in Musings Tagged: about me, Churchianity, fake, honesty, legalism, legitimate, real, religion, testimony

... is no longer free to serve the Lord in whatever way we have been called to serve Him. And where does legalism start to affect others? The person who holds himself to those unscriptural standards holds others ... (eternal life, joy, purpose) unbelievable when surrounded by our attitudes and legalism. Does it seem like just a set of rules to follow? Who wants to give up having a good time, playing ...

... the greatest changes grace brings to followers of Jesus when we are set free from legalism is the release from being controlled by the religious expectations others try to put on us. The ... veered off the path of orthodoxy. If you've ever lived in the Landfill of Legalism, they know how to push the buttons in you that may cause you to have doubts about the way you understand grace. Don't ...

... next sunday. No one here really sees anything wrong with Sally, eh? Sometimes though, to illustrate legalism, you have to out legalism it. Let's get back to the text- "Every man praying or prophesying, having ... you not pointing out how far you've strayed from Paul's teaching? To legalism it up here- does Sally cover her head before praying at meals? Does she do it for morning ...

... and follow Jesus Christ. Otherwise, you CANNOT be His disciple. Perhaps some of you are thinking, “this is legalism! this is bondage!”. To whom is it legalism? If you PREFERRED God and loved Him with all ... could be spending in His fellowship, service or conversation would be repulsive to you. Legalism and bondage is when you perform your Christian duties out of a sense of obligation ...

... fallen much out of favor. For many, it harks back to a rigid legalism that put the letter of the law over the spirit. But when evaluating ... lost this emphasis. Mercifully free from Occidental legalism, their continued and deeply ingrained abstinence offers a ... mind the spirit of the practice and avoid external legalism. Yes, exceptions and other possibilities exist and should be prudently exercised. ...

The worst tragedy would be to turn the Sermon on the Mount into another form of legalism; it should rather put an end to all legalism. Legalism like the Pharisees' will always fail, not because it is too strict but because it is not strict enough. Thunderously, inarguably, the Sermon on the Mount proves that before God we all stand on level ground: murderers and temper-throwers, adulterers and ...

... about ourselves is from the devil, sissies, weak pansies and liberals.Blessed are the proud and arrogant, for they shall conquer and triumph over all of the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for legalism, for they shall satisfy God’s wrath.” At ODMafia, let us do the thinking for you! Remember,they know WE are true Christians by our PURE doctrines! Truthslayer Posted ...

... God is calling people to individually. However, I think that line of permissive/profitable is coming closer and closer. Does it not seem that people would rather shy from offending or have the appearance of legalism than take a stance? The exhortations and lines seem to have moved from what is Godly living to just between believer/non-believer ( the aethiest, to the new age, to the hodgepodge). ...

... . The legalist church plant I hope it’s obvious that church plants steeped in legalism will fail. It’s true. They may have worked 50 years ago. They certainly won’t work today. And here’s the thing — a church that has even a little legalism is in for a hard time. You see, the true, non-legalistic gospel is attractive and will convert the lost. ...