Set-Apart or Legalistic?

"Because there is a lot of legalism in the modern church, many of us have a distorted view of what it means to be set-apart for Christ. We often worry it means that we will become a stiff, somber, “holier-than-thou” type of woman who is far too concerned about following a set of rules to ever relax or enjoy life. But legalism and true set-apartness are two very different things. Legalism oppresses, but true set-apartness liberates. Legalism chokes life, but true set-apartness gives life. Legalism is based upon self-effort, but true set-apartness is based upon the supernatural enabling grace of God. Legalism is based upon rules, but true set-apartness is based upon a relationship with the King of all kings."

- Leslie Ludy -