Tightrope – Legalism and Lawlessness, Part 1
June 21, 2015
Theologically, legalism can is seeking to be justified before God through obeying the law of God. Practically, legalism is the attempt to please God more than Jesus ever could. When a person believes that our relationship with God hinges on our obedience to God’s Law or some other type of “good” activity, we are being legalistic. Legalism is a toxic, man-centered orientation that is opposed to what Jesus taught.