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Legalism- a shadow of what was to come
the law was a foretelling of Jesus, who wants to go back into the shadows when we have the real thing.
People who religiously observe diets and days give an outward semblance of spirituality, but these practices cannot change their hearts.
Legalism is a popular thing because you can “measure” your spiritual life—and even brag about it!
But this is a far cry from measuring up to Christ!
Mysticism- the belief that direct knowledge of God, spiritual truth, or ultimate reality can be attained through subjective experience (as intuition or insight)
Merriam-Webster, I. (2003).
Merriam-Webster’s collegiate dictionary.
(Eleventh ed.).
Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Unless the members of the local assembly abide in Christ, yield to the Spirit, and obey the Word, they cannot experience the life of the Head, Jesus Christ.
There is, then, the danger that our lives today will rob us of reward and glory tomorrow.
The peril Paul had in mind here was Oriental mysticism, the belief that a person can have an immediate experience with the spiritual world, completely apart from the Word of God or the Holy Spirit.
The false teachers in Colossae had visions and made contact with angels.
In bypassing the Word of God and the Spirit of God, they were opening themselves to all kinds of demonic activity—because Satan knows how to give counterfeit experiences to people
There is a fascination with “religious mysticism” that attracts people.
Learning mysteries, being initiated into the inner secrets, and having contact with the spirit world all seem exciting.
But these practices are soundly condemned by God.
The true Christian glories in Christ, not in his own experience.
He follows the Word, led by the Holy Spirit; and as he abides in Christ, he experiences blessing and fruitfulness.
He seeks no other experience than that which relates him to the Head, Jesus Christ.
Asceticism
An ascetic practices rigorous self-denial and even self-mortification in order to become more spiritual.
Ascetic practices were popular during the Middle Ages: wearing hair shirts next to the skin, sleeping on hard beds, whipping oneself, not speaking for days (maybe years), going without food or sleep, etc.
The answer to legalism is the spiritual reality we have in Christ.
The answer to mysticism is the spiritual union with Christ, the Head of the church.
The answer to asceticism is our position in Christ in death, burial, and resurrection.
We put all of this into daily practice as we fellowship with Christ through worship, the Word, and prayer.
As we yield to the indwelling Spirit, we receive the power we need for daily living.
It is in our fellowship with other believers that we contribute spiritually to the growth of the body, the church, and the other members of the body contribute to us.
What a wonderful way to live!
Is Christ preeminent in your life?
Are you drawing on His spiritual power, or depending on some man-made “religious” substitute?
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