Only Jesus Breaks The Power Of Legalism - Colossians 2:16-23
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le-gal-ism (LEE-guh-liz-uhm) [n.]:
1) An attempt to save ourselves by our own moral or religious effort
2) Placing our identity in our moral or religious performance, belonging to the "right" religious group (or subgroup, or sub-subgroup)
3) Trusting in religion, rather than Christ, to provide what we need for life and our connection with God
Just as there were some in the Colossian church who were trying to tell others that they were somehow "disqualified" to receive God's love and care, there are often voices telling us the same. Maybe it's because of what we wear or what we eat or drink, and the voices can come from varied sources -- other people, churches, even ourselves. Regardless, believing this can cause us to rely on some outward action -- not Christ -- to re-connect us with God. The Apostle Paul warns us against these things, assuring us that in Christ, God has already qualified us.
1) An attempt to save ourselves by our own moral or religious effort
2) Placing our identity in our moral or religious performance, belonging to the "right" religious group (or subgroup, or sub-subgroup)
3) Trusting in religion, rather than Christ, to provide what we need for life and our connection with God
Just as there were some in the Colossian church who were trying to tell others that they were somehow "disqualified" to receive God's love and care, there are often voices telling us the same. Maybe it's because of what we wear or what we eat or drink, and the voices can come from varied sources -- other people, churches, even ourselves. Regardless, believing this can cause us to rely on some outward action -- not Christ -- to re-connect us with God. The Apostle Paul warns us against these things, assuring us that in Christ, God has already qualified us.
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