How Not To Be Legalistic

LEGALISM on SermonAudio · Sep 23, 2026 · 30m

This sermon examines the tension between legalistic adherence to the Sabbath and the deeper intent of God's law, using the accounts of Jesus and the man with the withered hand in Mark. The central argument posits that the law is a summary of God's goodness rather than a rigid code, illustrated by the precedent of David eating the showbread. The teaching emphasizes that doing good transcends technical lawfulness and that the Sabbath was made for humanity's benefit, not as a burden. By contrasting the Pharisees' pride with David's desire to please God, the message encourages believers to…