“But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for the just shall live by faith.” Galatians 3:11
Last night God told me one of His most important concerns for the Body of Christ is the encroachment of legalism and the wavering effect of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.
Jesus told me “You cannot get right with Me through laws. They will bring a curse upon you and lead you into bondage.”
The Holy Spirit also told me Jesus died to set you free and He does not want you to suffocate under the rules of religion.
Salvation is a gift of God that comes to you by faith and through the Spirit of God touching your soul.
Legalism is the worship of Jesus through doing works and keeping laws. It is an attempt to please God through your self efforts and complying with laws. Legalism wants to control you and take away your freedom in Christ.
Jesus died on the Cross to abolish all the laws governing a relationship with Him.
There is no obligation on the part of Jesus to bless you because of your works or efforts to adhere to the laws of God.
The Ten Commandments represent the precious heart of God concerning your conduct as a believer but no one can keep these commands from God.
As mere mortals, you and I are weak and helpless and cannot match up to the standards of God. This is why God created a perfect plan enabling you to live with Him through Christ Crucified.
God’s design is for you to live with Jesus by faith anchored to the Holy Spirit.
Jesus said the work of the Holy Spirit is to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgment.
The Holy Spirit will give you the freedom to live a life pleasing to God without the drudgery of the laws and the requirements of religion.
Hal Hollister Ministry 