Legalism is not...

1. A zeal for the commandments of Christ: Matthew 5:19; 1 Corinthians 7:19.

2. A ministry that teaches others to follow Christ in obedience: Matthew 28:20; 1 Thes.4:1-2.

3. Strong personal convictions (as long as they are not required of others): Romans 14:2, 5.

4. Man-made restrictions for personal protection from sinful habits (as long as we do not begin to view them as binding on others): Romans 13:14; 1 Corinthians 6:12.

5. A zeal for good works: Eph.2:10; Titus 1:16, 2:7, 14, 3:8, 14.

6. Limiting our liberty for the benefit of others: Romans 14:15, 21, 15:2; Acts 16:1-3.

7. Obedience: John 14:15, 23, 15:10; 1 John 2:3-5, 5:2-4.