If love is the soul of Christian existence, it must be at the heart of every other Christian virtue. Thus, for example,… — Richard Rohr Copy Share Image
“A legalist is not someone who places divine law above all else. A legalist is someone who places human law above all… — Rob Rienow Copy Share Image
“Too often, we fall into the trap of preaching the gospel to adults and the law to children: “God wants you to… — Jeremy Walker Copy Share Image
There prevails still a subtle form of legalism which would rob the Saviour of his crown of glory, earned by the cross,… — Geerhardus Vos Copy Share Image
When there's something in the Bible that churches don't like, they call it 'legalism.' — Leonard Ravenhill Copy Share Image
Moral stupidity comes in two different forms: relativism and legalism. Relativism sees no principles, only people; legalism sees no people, only principles. — Peter Kreeft Copy Share Image
I am tolerably ignorant about Judaism, and much of what I do know about it seems hard to swallow, because it is… — Fred Melamed Copy Share Image
Legalism insists on conformity to manmade religious rules and requirements, which are often unspoken but are nevertheless very real... There are far… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
While technically I did not commit a crime, an impeachable offense... these are legalisms, as far as the handling of this matter… — Richard M. Nixon Copy Share Image
“My belief is that, morally, God and Satan are vaguely on the same page. According to the common understanding of Satan's origins,… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
Believers have just as much to fear from legalism as from waywardness. The first detracts from the beauty of the message, while… — Max Anders Copy Share Image
“Legalism is when we try to obtain the result of obedience by our own means and strength. It is self-righteousness, as opposed… — Kelly Minter Copy Share Image
“Without the infinite personal God, all a person can do, as Nietzsche points out, is to make systems. In today's speech we… — Francis August Schaeffer Copy Share Image
“...it is a mistake to reduce every decision about Christian living to a "Heaven-or-Hell issue." For example, some ask if the Bible… — David K. Bernard Copy Share Image
If you feel that you can follow a few little rules or some clever gimmicks to make you a mature Christian, then… — J. Vernon McGee Copy Share Image
“(Pastor Chuck) Smith told his elders in no uncertain terms that if the church had to turn away young people because of… — Larry Eskridge Copy Share Image
I detest legalism. I certainly don't want to try to pour new wine into old wineskins, imposing superseded First Covenant restrictions on… — Randy Alcorn Copy Share Image
“God is not a God of confusion, although at times one's judgment, for a period, may become clouded in the mi(d)st of… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
Innovation is the lifeblood of an organization. Knowing how to lead and work with creative people requires knowledge and action that often… — Max De Pree Copy Share Image
“People will do the basest things on account of their so-called honour.” — T.H. White Copy Share Image
“Religion to me almost like when God leaves – and people devise a set of rules to fill in the space.” — Bono Copy Share Image
When you do the first half of life well, you have a good sense of yourself. Most of our mainline Christian denominations,… — Richard Rohr Copy Share Image
“How do we stay on the narrow path of following God's will in every sphere of life? How do we maintain sure… — Rob Rienow Copy Share Image
We've replaced the proclamation of Christ with an easy-listening legalism of do more and try harder. — R. C. Sproul Copy Share Image
