You might be a legalist if:
You’re trying to be a good spouse, parent, child, sibling, etc.
Appearances are everything.
You’re afraid of making mistakes.
You might be a legalist if:
A person is made unclean by what goes into them (Mark 7:18-23).
You’re afraid to make decisions when the Holy Spirit gives no clear leading.
Your Christian walk is mainly a set of activities (i.e. prayer, daily Bible study, church attendance).
You might be a legalist if:
Christianity is about keeping the 10 commandments.
You pressure yourself to share the gospel.
You’re afraid to express doubt or ask questions.
You might be a legalist if:
You worry you’ll be tainted by associating with non-Christians.
Scripture shows what you need to fulfill instead of what Jesus fulfilled.
Correct doctrine is the most important thing to you.
The fine print:
“You might be a legalist” is only a screening tool and cannot diagnose legalism. One or more symptoms may indicate legalism. If you are concerned about legalism, ask your Great Physician about treatment options.
Yep…if there is any me focus or hidden self-benefit, then our “faith” services me.
Amen…