Legalism breeds a sense of entitlement that turns us into complainers. — Tullian Tchividjian 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
Jesus reserved his hardest words for the hidden sins of hypocrisy, pride, greed and legalism. — Philip Yancey Copy Share Image
Legalism is looking to something besides Jesus Christ in order to be acceptable and clean before God. — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“Thus the essence of legalism is rooted not merely in our view of law as such but in a distorted view of… — Sinclair B. Ferguson Copy Share Image
“Conceit makes the way God deals with me personally the binding standard for others.” — Oswald Chambers Copy Share Image
Legalism says God will love us if we change. The gospel says God will change us because He loves us. — Tullian Tchividjian 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
“Legalism, is preparing your own righteousness for heaven, being ignorant of the broad scope of the righteousness of God that requires perfection… — JOEL NYARANGI AKOYA 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
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
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
The modern spirit is a hesitant one. Spontaneity has given way to cautious legalisms, and the age of heroes has been superseded… — Roger Lowenstein Copy Share Image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
“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
“(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
“one primary enemy of the Gospel—legalism—comes in two forms. Some people avoid the gospel and try to save themselves by keeping the… — Tullian Tchividjian Copy Share Image
“We suggest our new brothers and sisters who are somewhat freaky in dress, hair, and general appearance to ask the Lord in… — David Hoyt 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
We must stop using the Bible as though it were a potpourri of inerrant proof-texts by which we can bring people into… — Robert D. Brinsmead Copy Share Image
To be risen with Christ means not only that one has a choice and that one may live by a higher law… — Thomas Merton Copy Share Image
“Based on the stories present here, I believe that the church needs to decide how long it is going to coddle legalism… — Steve Brown Copy Share Image
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
“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
On many occasions I have been asked if I think persecution will come to the Western church. My answer might surprise you.… — Brother Yun 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
“Legalism The weight we are describing is called legalism. It is a form of religious perfectionism that focuses on the careful performance… — David R. Johnson Copy Share Image
People do not drift toward Holiness. Apart from grace-driven effort, people do not gravitate toward godliness, prayer, obedience to Scripture, faith, and… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“I believe that secularism is not the enemy of spirituality. Our spirits are in fact secular and free. But the enemy of… — C. JoyBell C 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
“...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
“This is so whether the said body of citizens or its prevailing part does this directly of itself, or commits the task… — Marsilius of Padua Copy Share Image
“Legalism is seeking to achieve forgiveness from GOD and acceptance by GOD through my obedience to GOD” — C.J. Mahaney Copy Share Image
At its heart, legalism is a desire to appear holy. It is trying to be justified before men and not God. — David Wilkerson Copy Share Image
“Christianity is at its purest a philosophy about a person, Jesus Christ, and at its dirtiest a philosophy about requirements and law.” — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
Only Christ can free us from the prison of legalism, and then only if we are willing to be freed. — Madeleine L'Engle Copy Share Image
