Legalism is any system, rules, expectations or regulations that promise God's love in return for human effort and obedience. Under the cloak of Christianity legalism offers salvation as a reward for performance. Legalism is a spiritually toxic virus unique to humans, spread by religion, best treated by God's unconditional and amazing grace.

• What's so bad about legalism?
• Could you be a legalist and not even know it?
• Why do Christians fall prey to performance-based religion?
• Could you, or someone you know, be a legalist?
• Are you convinced that God is mad at you and the only way you can make him happy is by being a better person?
• Are you convinced that your obedience and performance has some bearing on your salvation?
• Are you tired of trying harder because it seems that trying harder is never good enough?

Legalism is one of authentic Christianity's greatest enemies.