06/17/2026
The trap of legalism: Either you become prideful of your accomplishments or you despair of your failure. Neither gets you closer to Jesus.
Legalism is a false version of Christianity claiming that if we can follow all the rules (rules often not even in the Bible), then we will be close to God and earn his favour. It’s a false Gospel that offers no good news. God’s grace is better because it offers the power to change without the guilt and shame that often comes when we make mistakes.