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LegalismLegalismI.I. Introduction/BackgroundIntroduction/Background

II.II. Description/DefinitionDescription/Definition

III.III. DevelopmentDevelopmentA.A. Text—Direct ReferencesText—Direct References

B.B. Affects/Symptoms/ImplicationsAffects/Symptoms/Implications

C.C. Anatomy of LegalismAnatomy of Legalism

IV.IV. ApplicationApplicationA.A. GeneralGeneral

B.B. SpecificSpecific

V.V. ConclusionConclusion

Affects/Symptoms/Implications of Affects/Symptoms/Implications of LegalismLegalism

1.1. Legalism is devoid of its objective—righteousnessLegalism is devoid of its objective—righteousness2.2. Legalism leads to self-deceptionLegalism leads to self-deception3.3. Legalism misrepresents ScriptureLegalism misrepresents Scripture4.4. Legalism is by sight, not by faithLegalism is by sight, not by faith5.5. Legalism chokes out grace and graciousnessLegalism chokes out grace and graciousness6.6. Legalism leads to self-righteous spiritLegalism leads to self-righteous spirit7.7. Legalism produces hypocrisyLegalism produces hypocrisy8.8. Legalism leads to critical Legalism leads to critical

spirit/judgmentalism/persecutionspirit/judgmentalism/persecution9.9. Legalism produces doubt and insecurityLegalism produces doubt and insecurity10.10. Legalism leads to imposition of self-righteous Legalism leads to imposition of self-righteous

standards on othersstandards on others11.11. Legalism leads to divisionLegalism leads to division12.12. Legalism corrupts the gospelLegalism corrupts the gospel13.13. Legalism hinders evangelismLegalism hinders evangelism14.14. Legalism hinders ministryLegalism hinders ministry15.15. Legalism hinders spiritual growthLegalism hinders spiritual growth16.16. Legalism reduces Christianity to a religious drudgeryLegalism reduces Christianity to a religious drudgery

LegalismLegalismI.I. Introduction/BackgroundIntroduction/Background

II.II. Description/DefinitionDescription/Definition

III.III. DevelopmentDevelopmentA.A. Text—Direct ReferencesText—Direct References

B.B. Affects/Symptoms/ImplicationsAffects/Symptoms/Implications

C.C. Anatomy of LegalismAnatomy of Legalism

IV.IV. ApplicationApplicationA.A. GeneralGeneral

B.B. SpecificSpecific

V.V. ConclusionConclusion

www.tidings.org Legalism and Faith Legalism and Faith (6)(6)The SabbathThe Sabbath(Bible Study - June (Bible Study - June 1999)1999)““With all this grist for their legalistic mill, the rabbis of With all this grist for their legalistic mill, the rabbis of

old elevated Sabbath-keeping into the holiest of all laws. old elevated Sabbath-keeping into the holiest of all laws. Of course, this level of piety required precise Of course, this level of piety required precise definitions galore, and they went at it with an definitions galore, and they went at it with an enthusiasm that has not abated in thousands of years. A enthusiasm that has not abated in thousands of years. A quotation from Adin Steinsaltz’s quotation from Adin Steinsaltz’s The Essential TalmudThe Essential Talmud gives the flavor of the orthodox position on the Sabbath:gives the flavor of the orthodox position on the Sabbath:

“ “ In the most general sense, the numerous Sabbath laws In the most general sense, the numerous Sabbath laws are an expanding network of minute details deriving are an expanding network of minute details deriving from several basic concepts, which eventually create an from several basic concepts, which eventually create an almost Gothic structure made up of thousands upon almost Gothic structure made up of thousands upon thousands of tiny and meticulously fashioned details thousands of tiny and meticulously fashioned details clustered around an original form.clustered around an original form.””

www.teshuvah.com “Although we support everyone's right to believe as they “Although we support everyone's right to believe as they would like, this site is dedicated to defeating the would like, this site is dedicated to defeating the attempts of missionaries of all types to deceive Jews into attempts of missionaries of all types to deceive Jews into converting to another religion.” converting to another religion.” Yeshayahu Heiliczer, Yeshayahu Heiliczer, Director Director 1.1. CarryingCarrying 14.14. BurningBurning 27.27.

ExtinguishingExtinguishing

2.2. FinishingFinishing 15.15. WritingWriting 28.28. ErasingErasing

3.3. CookingCooking 16.16. WashingWashing 29.29. SewingSewing

4.4. TearingTearing 17.17. KnottingKnotting 30.30. UntyingUntying

5.5. ShapingShaping 18.18. PlowingPlowing 31.31. PlantingPlanting

6.6. ReapingReaping 19.19. HarvestingHarvesting 32.32. ThreshingThreshing

7.7. WinnowingWinnowing 20.20. SelectingSelecting 33.33. SiftingSifting

8.8. GrindingGrinding 21.21. KneadingKneading 34.34. CombingCombing

9.9. SpinningSpinning 22.22. DyeingDyeing 35.35. Chain-Chain-stitchingstitching

10.10. WarpingWarping 23.23. WeavingWeaving 36.36. UnravelingUnraveling

11.11. BuildingBuilding 24.24. DemolishingDemolishing 37.37. TrappingTrapping

12.12. ShearingShearing 25.25. SlaughteringSlaughtering 38.38. SkinningSkinning

13.13. TanningTanning 26.26. SmoothingSmoothing 39.39. MarkingMarking

www.tidings.org Legalism and Faith Legalism and Faith (6)(6)The SabbathThe Sabbath(Bible Study - June (Bible Study - June 1999)1999)““To open a refrigerator door on the Sabbath, one must first To open a refrigerator door on the Sabbath, one must first

disconnect the interior light (before the Sabbath) lest one disconnect the interior light (before the Sabbath) lest one violate the injunction against violate the injunction against ‘kindling,’ ‘kindling,’ as modern as modern interpretations consider that using or turning on a light interpretations consider that using or turning on a light comes under the category ofcomes under the category of ‘kindling.’ ‘kindling.’ Letting warm air Letting warm air into the refrigerator also creates a problem, because that into the refrigerator also creates a problem, because that will cause the compressor to activate before it otherwise will cause the compressor to activate before it otherwise would have. This would cause the compressor to would have. This would cause the compressor to ‘spark,’‘spark,’ also a Sabbath violation. Therefore, one has a timer also a Sabbath violation. Therefore, one has a timer installed to run the compressor motor at set intervals, installed to run the compressor motor at set intervals, rather than a thermostat, which the door’s opening would rather than a thermostat, which the door’s opening would indirectly affect. Another proposed solution: open the door indirectly affect. Another proposed solution: open the door only when the compressor is already running.”only when the compressor is already running.”

Christian Legalism “Root” PassagesChristian Legalism “Root” PassagesDeut 22:5Deut 22:5 “A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a “A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a

man, nor shall a man put on a woman’s garment, for man, nor shall a man put on a woman’s garment, for all who do so all who do so areare an abomination to the LORD your an abomination to the LORD your God.”God.”

1 Tim 2:91 Tim 2:9 “…in like manner also, that the women adorn “…in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing…”or costly clothing…”

1 Pet 3:31 Pet 3:3 “Do not let your adornment be “Do not let your adornment be merelymerely outward— outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on finefine apparel…”apparel…”

1 Cor 11:14-151 Cor 11:14-15 “Does not even nature itself “Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him? But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to to him? But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her; for her; for herher hair is given to her for a covering.” hair is given to her for a covering.”

Eph 5:18Eph 5:18 “And do not be drunk with wine, in which is “And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit…”dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit…”

1 The 5:221 The 5:22 “Abstain from every form of evil.”“Abstain from every form of evil.”

1 John 2:15a1 John 2:15a “Do not love the world or the things in the world.”“Do not love the world or the things in the world.”

Clothing and AppearanceClothing and Appearance

Deut 22:5Deut 22:5 ““A woman shall not wear anything that A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman’s garmentwoman’s garment, for all who do so , for all who do so areare an an abomination to the LORD your God.abomination to the LORD your God.



Women shall not wear pants.Women shall not wear pants.




1 Tim 2:91 Tim 2:9 “… in like manner also, that the “… in like manner also, that the women women adorn themselves in modest appareladorn themselves in modest apparel, with , with propriety and moderation, propriety and moderation, not with braided not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothinghair or gold or pearls or costly clothing…”…”

1Pet 3:31Pet 3:3 ““Do notDo not let your adornment be let your adornment be merelymerely outward—outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on or putting on finefine apparel apparel…”…”




1 Tim 2:91 Tim 2:9 “… in like manner also, that the “… in like manner also, that the women women adorn themselves in modest appareladorn themselves in modest apparel, with , with propriety and moderation, propriety and moderation, not with braided not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothinghair or gold or pearls or costly clothing…”…”

1Pet 3:31Pet 3:3 ““Do notDo not let your adornment be let your adornment be merelymerely outward—outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on or putting on finefine apparel apparel…”…”

Women shall not style their hair, wear jewelry, or wear Women shall not style their hair, wear jewelry, or wear make-up.make-up.


I Tim 2:1-4, 7-10I Tim 2:1-4, 7-10 Therefore I exhort first of all that Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, supplications, prayers, intercessions, andand giving of thanks be giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverencereverence. For this . For this isis good and acceptable in the sight of good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior… I desire therefore that the men pray God our Savior… I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; doubting; in like manner in like manner also, that the also, that the women adorn women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderationmoderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly , not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, clothing, but, which is proper for women professing which is proper for women professing godliness, with good worksgodliness, with good works..

1Pet 3:3-61Pet 3:3-6 Do not let your adornment be Do not let your adornment be merelymerely outward outward—arranging the —arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on hair, wearing gold, or putting on finefine apparel— apparel— rather rather let it let it bebe the hidden person of the heart the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible , with the incorruptible beautybeauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. For the sight of God. For in this manner, in former times, the in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselvesholy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, , being submissive to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed being submissive to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror.good and are not afraid with any terror.

Clothing and AppearanceClothing and AppearanceDeut 22:5Deut 22:5 ““A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to

a man, nor shall a man put on a woman’s a man, nor shall a man put on a woman’s garmentgarment, for all who do so , for all who do so areare an abomination to an abomination to the LORD your God.the LORD your God.


1 Tim 2:91 Tim 2:9 “… in like manner also, that the “… in like manner also, that the women adorn women adorn themselves in modest apparelthemselves in modest apparel, with propriety and , with propriety and moderation, moderation, not with braided hair or gold or not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothingpearls or costly clothing…”…”

1Pet 3:31Pet 3:3 ““Do notDo not let your adornment be let your adornment be merelymerely outward— outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on finefine apparel apparel…”…”

Women shall not style their hair, wear jewelry, or wear make-up.Women shall not style their hair, wear jewelry, or wear make-up.

I Cor 11:14b-15aI Cor 11:14b-15a “… “… if a man has long hair, it is if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to hima dishonor to him? But ? But if a woman has long hair, if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to herit is a glory to her…”…”

Clothing and AppearanceClothing and AppearanceDeut 22:5Deut 22:5 ““A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a

man, nor shall a man put on a woman’s garmentman, nor shall a man put on a woman’s garment, for , for all who do so all who do so areare an abomination to the LORD your an abomination to the LORD your God.God.


1 Tim 2:91 Tim 2:9 “… in like manner also, that the “… in like manner also, that the women adorn women adorn themselves in modest apparelthemselves in modest apparel, with propriety and , with propriety and moderation, moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothingcostly clothing…”…”

1Pet 3:31Pet 3:3 ““Do notDo not let your adornment be let your adornment be merelymerely outward— outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on finefine apparelapparel…”…”

Women shall not style their hair, wear jewelry, or wear make-up.Women shall not style their hair, wear jewelry, or wear make-up.

I Cor 11:14b-15aI Cor 11:14b-15a “… “… if a man has long hair, it is a if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to himdishonor to him? But ? But if a woman has long hair, it is a if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to herglory to her…”…”

Men shall have short hair; woman shall have long hair.Men shall have short hair; woman shall have long hair.

DrinkingDrinking

Eph 5:18Eph 5:18 “And “And do not be drunk with winedo not be drunk with wine, in which is , in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit…”dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit…”

DrinkingDrinking

Eph 5:18aEph 5:18a “… “… do not be drunk with winedo not be drunk with wine…”…”

DrinkingDrinking


Thou shalt not drink alcoholic beverages (i.e., drinking is Thou shalt not drink alcoholic beverages (i.e., drinking is a sin).a sin).

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Thou shalt not possess alcoholic beverages.Thou shalt not possess alcoholic beverages.

DrinkingDrinking




Thou shalt not attend events where alcoholic beverages Thou shalt not attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.are served.

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Thou shalt not attend events where alcoholic beverages Thou shalt not attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.are served.

Thou shalt not visit establishments (e.g., restaurants) that Thou shalt not visit establishments (e.g., restaurants) that serve alcoholic beverages.serve alcoholic beverages.

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Thou shalt not drink alcoholic beverages (i.e., drinking is a sin).Thou shalt not drink alcoholic beverages (i.e., drinking is a sin).


Thou shalt not attend events where alcoholic beverages are Thou shalt not attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.served.

Thou shalt not visit establishments (e.g., restaurants) that Thou shalt not visit establishments (e.g., restaurants) that serve alcoholic beverages.serve alcoholic beverages.

Thou shalt not purchase anything from establishments (e.g., Thou shalt not purchase anything from establishments (e.g., stores) that sell alcoholic beverages.stores) that sell alcoholic beverages.

DrinkingDrinking

Eph 5:18aEph 5:18a “And do not be drunk with wine, in “And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation [excess]” which is dissipation [excess]”

DrinkingDrinkingEph 5:15-21Eph 5:15-21 See then that you walk circumspectly, not See then that you walk circumspectly, not

as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord understand what the will of the Lord is.is. And do not be And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation [excess]; but be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation [excess]; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of God.God.

DrinkingDrinkingEph 5:15-21Eph 5:15-21 See then that you See then that you walk circumspectlywalk circumspectly, not , not

as fools but as wise, as fools but as wise, redeeming the timeredeeming the time, because the , because the days are evil. Therefore days are evil. Therefore do not be unwisedo not be unwise, but , but understandunderstand what what the will of the Lordthe will of the Lord is.is. And And do not be do not be drunkdrunk with wine, in with wine, in which is dissipationwhich is dissipation [excess]; [excess]; but be but be filled with the Spiritfilled with the Spirit, , speaking to one anotherspeaking to one another in psalms in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, and hymns and spiritual songs, singingsinging and making and making melody melody in your heart to the Lordin your heart to the Lord, , giving thanksgiving thanks always always for all things for all things to God to God the Father in the name of our Lord the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ, submitting to one anothersubmitting to one another in the fear of in the fear of God.God.

GeneralGeneral

1 The 5:221 The 5:22 “Abstain from every form of evil.”“Abstain from every form of evil.”

1 John 2:15a1 John 2:15a “Do not love the world or the things in the “Do not love the world or the things in the world.”world.”

GeneralGeneral1 The 5:221 The 5:22 “Abstain from every form of evil.”“Abstain from every form of evil.”

1 John 2:15a1 John 2:15a “Do not love the world or the things in the “Do not love the world or the things in the world.”world.”

Thou shalt not watch TV/movies; thou shalt not go to a theater.Thou shalt not watch TV/movies; thou shalt not go to a theater.

Thou shalt not play cards (or at least certain games).Thou shalt not play cards (or at least certain games).

Thou shalt not visit an amusement park or carnival.Thou shalt not visit an amusement park or carnival.

Thou shalt not dance.Thou shalt not dance.

Thou shalt not visit a casino.Thou shalt not visit a casino.

Thou shalt not smoke or use tobacco.Thou shalt not smoke or use tobacco.

Thou shalt not have a tattoo.Thou shalt not have a tattoo.

There shall be no mixed [co-ed] bathing [swimming].There shall be no mixed [co-ed] bathing [swimming].

GeneralGeneral

1 The 5:19-221 The 5:19-22 Do not quench the SpiritDo not quench the Spirit. Do . Do not despise prophecies. not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evilevil..

1 John 2:15-171 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or the Do not love the world or the things in the worldthings in the world. If anyone loves the world, . If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For the love of the Father is not in him. For all that all that isis in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the worldFather but is of the world. And the world is . And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.does the will of God abides forever.

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