Misleading Persuasions

Galatians 5:2-12 – Some of a church’s greatest dangers can come from within by people who add requirements onto the gospel. Don’t be lured away from the beauty of grace by misleading persuasions.

Observations

  • Jesus said, “It is finished;” so stop living like He left something for you to complete (5:2).
  • If you pick one rule necessary to earn salvation, you’re signing up for all of them (5:3).
  • You won’t grow closer to Jesus by living like you don’t need Him (5:4).
  • God cares more about a heart full of faith than a life full of rituals (5:5-6).
  • Even small compromises can have churchwide consequences (5:7-9).
  • If you confuse God’s church, you’ve picked a fight with God (5:10-12).

Applications

  • Ears: If your spiritual sounding board puts more pressure on you than praise on Jesus, they’re not sharing good news.
  • Mouth: If you’re not using God’s Word, don’t claim to speak for Him.
  • Heart: If you understand grace, your instinct will be love, not legalism.