Legalism Causes Us to be Judgmental (TMF:456)

Monday, July 25, 2016
Peace to Live By: Legalism Causes Us to be Judgmental (TMF:456) - Daniel Litton
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       Third, legalism causes us to be judgmental toward others. We feel, because of the legalistic regulations we have created, that we are better Christians than others. Here again, pride creeps into the picture. But Jesus warned against this kind of behavior. He said in Luke chapter 6, ““Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned” (Luke 6:37, ESV). Legalism leads to inappropriate judging and condemnation of others. Jesus said to judge not in such a way that causes us to be judged. If we are guilty of something, we shouldn’t be judging others for doing the same thing. Fourth, let’s move to the realm of fatherhood. In is written in Colossians chapter 3, “Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged” (3:21, ESV). Being legalistic toward your children can cause the them to react in ways that are improper. A father should not critically, constantly correct his child in negative ways. Correction is necessary, but it should not be overbearing. Just think of how we would feel if God corrected us every time we did something wrong. That would like every five or so minutes, at least.