Friday, July 19, 2013

Trap of Legalism

And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him. (Mar 3:2)

There are two sides to legalism. One is to impose rigorously their personal convictions resulting in the inability to edify or build others. The other is thinking of themselves as freed from all kinds of legalistic bondages, yet fervor in ensuring that they keep their perceived freedom.  Both impose yokes on themselves and others; the difference is which side the yoke is skewed towards.

Jesus obeyed the Father and the Law, yet in that path of life He knew the true spirit of obedience and of the Law. It is about to love God first and others second. It concerns allowing our convictions to be stretched and follow to do what is the right thing that pleases the Father. We can trap ourselves into some mold, form or rut by our inflexibility. Jesus frequently allowed Himself to be interrupted to heal, teach, bless and do all the good necessary to demonstrate the Father’s love. We can be zealous for religious beliefs and lose the Godly essence of His Commandments. 

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