What Is, And What Isn't, "Religious Legalism"

Yahshua, "Our Messiah," in prayer at Gethsemane.

For decades now, I have quietly listened to many Self-Professed Christians discussing "Religious Legalism." Amazingly, this has usually taken the form of them condemning others for being: Respectful, Compliant and Obedient to Yahweh's Word. It's, as if, they honestly believe that Spiritual Legalism and Scriptural Obedience are fully interchangeable concepts... and yet, nothing could be further from The Truth! Nor, will I continue to remain silent upon this very important subject any longer.

Legalism, by definition, refers to one specific Motivational Aspect which may [or may not] govern one's Spiritually Derived and Physical Actions - with respect to their ongoing Obedience. When actions are wrongly motivated by our incorrect desire to: Earn Our Spiritual Salvation, Curry Yahweh's Favor, or Receive Some Special Reward - through our own physical endeavors - then we are being "Spiritually Legalistic." Nor, is our Legalistic Adherence, in any way, acceptable to Yahweh! I can, fully, assure you.