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Tag Archives: legalism
Holiness; August 29, 2026
1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. The whole idea of holiness seems to be lost from many churches. We adjust to the standards of society around us, in … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, compromise, conformity, faith, God, God's plans, good examples, holiness, Jesus, legalism, love, marriage, sex, society's standards
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The Gospel; August 22, 2026
Galatians 1:6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel. It is often commented that Galatians is the only one of … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, devotions, evangelism, faith, Galatians, God, God's plan of salvation, Gospel music, grace, Jesus, legalism, license, pride, spiritual growth, the Gospel
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Being Childlike; July 31, 2026
Matthew 10:16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” This is a very famous verse, but there’s a difference in nuance between the English and the Japanese that … Continue reading
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Tagged age, bible, childlike, christianity, dementia, faith, God, gratitude, innocence, innocent, Jesus, legalism, serving God, spiritual growth
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God’s Laws; February 24, 2026
Matthew 5:20 “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” Those listening to Jesus as He said this were doubtless … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, Charlie Kirk, christianity, control, discipleship, faith, God, Jesus, laws, legalism, libertarianism, obedience, rules
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Legalism; February 13, 2026
Isaiah 28:12 to whom he said, “This is the resting place, let the weary rest”;and, “This is the place of repose”— but they would not listen. This is frankly a sad, depressing passage. This was spoken to people long ago, but there … Continue reading
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Tagged Augustine, bible, christianity, conviction, faith, focus, God, God's grace, Jesus, legalism, loving God, obedience, repentance, rest, rules, sharia law
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Control; October 14, 2025
2 Corinthians 1:24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm. This is clear evidence that Paul wasn’t a cult leader, because this is not … Continue reading
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Tagged allegiance, bible, christianity, control, cults, faith, freedom, God, Jesus, legalism, righteousness, the Holy Spirit, tithing
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Legalism; November 27, 2024
Luke 11:42 “Woe to you Pharisees, because you give God a tenth of your mint, rue and all other kinds of garden herbs, but you neglect justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without leaving the former … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, common sense, faith, focus, God, Jesus, justice, law, legalism, love, perfection, pleasing God, priorities, tithing
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