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We must never value the opinions of men

over the opinion of God.

Legalism (2:16-17)

Freedom in Christ From:

“We do not come to true spirituality or the true Christian life merely by keeping a list, but neither do we come to it merely by rejecting the list and then shrugging our shoulders and living a looser life.” - Francis Schafer

DIET

DAYS

A life of legalism lives in the shadows and rejects reality.

Legalism (2:16-17)

Mysticism (2:18-19)

Freedom in Christ From:

striving to appear spiritual distracts people from God glory.

Legalism (2:16-17)

Mysticism (2:18-19)

Asceticism (2:16-17)

Freedom in Christ From:

Asceticism Defined: “A voluntary abstention from the satisfaction of bodily and social needs, including food, drink, sexual activity, sleep, clothes, wealth, and social interaction.”

False humility to cover prideful legalism.

My Definition of Asceticism:

Faith in Jesus is my lifeline to

fullness.

Faith is: Knowledge ConvictionCommitment

Never let the voice of man be louder than the

voice of God. (Colossians 2:16 & 18)

Spiritual highs don’t always provide spiritual

nourishment. (Colossians 2:18)

Healthy church growth comes from God.

(Colossians 2:19)

False humility is empty spirituality. (Colossians 2:20-23)

We are only full in Christ.

(Colossians 2:23)

We are only full in Christ.

(Colossians 2:23