| No. |
Legalism |
Obedience |
1 |
A futile attempt to gain favor with God |
Acting in accordance with God's Word |
| 2 |
At the root is the sin of pride |
The foundation is love for God |
| 3 |
Motivation is to exalt oneself before others - self glory |
A true test of professing Christ |
| 4 |
Puts the emphasis on the external to the neglect of the internal |
Not works-based salvation |
| 5 |
Subtly corrupts others |
Not legalism |
| 6 |
Tends to care more about the little things than the big things |
Jesus was obedient |
| 7 |
Based on tradition |
Pleases God |
| 8 |
Opposed to grace |
An essential part of the Christian faith |
