Religion and Legalism are not the same

Posted on by asherdc89

Christians are confused on the issue of legalism. Some think religion is legalism. Consequently, some say they are spiritual, it’s a relationship, not a religion, and it’s a faith. But the definition of religion is a belief in God, consisting of doctrine, practice and worship. Legalism is defined as the attempt to earn your way to heaven (paradise) by your own merits or good deeds through gaining God’s favour. Believing there’s justification by keeping the statutes, precepts and commandments of God.

It’s mostly to do with the negative stigma secularist has put on religion. Thus, religious people despise using the word. But to call the word contrary to its meaning is to invert its meaning contrary to the word.

It is then inadvertently, calling faith in God legalistic. A belief in God means to have faith in Him, and to have faith in Him is not legalistic.Therefore, legalism is the opposite from the true religion of Jesus Christ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Since 2010, I've experienced promptings, encouragement as well as assistance from the Holy Spirit. The promptings led me to the word of God. This was the start of my own personal journey as I sought after the truth. God was then calling me as I sought after the truth according to His word. The truth was leading me to the decision to give my life to Him. I gave my life to God on the 28th of January 2012. Instantly, I had the desire to share with others the truth of God, that God is a God of love, truth, righteousness, holiness, mercy and justice. I couldn't keep something like this to myself in a lost and dying world, a world in a fallen state, and a world steeped in confusion concerning the view of who God is. My journey wasn't without struggle though, I realised through suffering we come to know God. To not only be humble, but to be empathic and not detached from people who are suffering. Sometime in 2012, God inspired me to become a writer just after my prayer to fulfill my purpose, the purpose of the reason of my existence. My prayer was a reflection of Isaiah 43:1-7. So I started writing essays pertaining to His word. I shared what I wrote with my family and friends. Therefore, the aspiration to help people globally, came with the realisation to give God the honour and the glory. To be part of making a difference. The inspiration to start blogging was impressed upon me to do. Through prayerful guidence, I believe God has led me to this point, which I believe is for His glory.