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What is legalism and why is it dangerous?

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Legalism is the belief that adherence to laws or rules can earn God's favor, which undermines the grace of God.

Legalism is the belief that people can contribute to their own salvation through good works or adherence to the law. Paul warns in Galatians that this is a perversion of the gospel (Galatians 1:7). Legalism places trust in human effort rather than in Christ's completed work. It leads believers away from the hope found in grace and toward a false sense of security in their own righteousness. This danger cannot be overstated, as Paul calls those who propagate such teaching to be accursed (Galatians 1:8). True acceptance before God is only through faith in Christ, not through works which are viewed as an abomination to God (Galatians 2:21).
Scripture References: Galatians 1:7, Galatians 1:8, Galatians 2:21

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