Matthew 12:1-14
Legalism is when people place undue importance on man-made rules and restrictions.
Legalism almost always leads to hypocrisy.
How to recognize legalism
1. When man-made rules become more important than Biblical teaching (1-8)
2. When man-made rules matter more than people
(11-12)
3. When arguing is more important than ministry
(9-10)
4. When sin becomes an acceptable strategy. (14)
How to get rid of legalism
Treat people as Jesus did
a. Be a servant. (18)
b. Seek justice. (19-20)
c. Offer hope.(21)
Legalism almost always leads to hypocrisy.
How to recognize legalism
1. When man-made rules become more important than Biblical teaching (1-8)
2. When man-made rules matter more than people
(11-12)
3. When arguing is more important than ministry
(9-10)
4. When sin becomes an acceptable strategy. (14)
How to get rid of legalism
Treat people as Jesus did
a. Be a servant. (18)
b. Seek justice. (19-20)
c. Offer hope.(21)
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