Legalism doesn’t need God. Legalism is the search for innocence—not forgiveness. It’s a systematic process of defending self, explaining self, exalting self, and justifying self. Legalists are obsessed with self—not God. Legalism: Turns my opinion into your burden. There is only room for one opinion in this boat. And guess who is wrong! Turns my opinion into your boundary. Your opposing opinion makes me question not only your right to have fellowship with me, but also your salvation. Turns my opinion