I've heard legalists used the weaker brother principle for supporting documentaton to enforce subjective standards. In many cases the "weaker" brethern is themselves. In many cases the legalists are the only ones offended.
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A religious spirit allows people to tolerate hatred and anger under the guise of passion and holiness. Bill Johnson
Legalism has no pity on people. Legalism makes my opinion your burden, makes opinion your boundary, makes my opinion your obligation-Lucado
Some get spiritual because they see the light. Others because they feel the heat.Ray Wylie Hubbard
Definition of legalism- Damned if you do. Damned if you don't. TV
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