Love vs Legalism

Ed Elliott
Sep 3, 2018 · 3 min read

by Ed Elliott

Jesus constantly pointed out that legalism is void of compassion and mercy. In the story of the Good Samaritan, neither the priest nor the Levite offered the man who was half dead any help or comfort at all. In the story of the Prodigal Son, Jesus reveals one inescapable truth: legalism is incapable of showing mercy or compassion. The critical elder brother wanted to see his brother (the Prodigal) rejected and punished…

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Ed Elliott

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author, conference speaker itinerate/missionary who travels the world sharing truths about God’s love. Helping people experience God’s love personally.

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