194: Should Christian Women Wear Makeup, Get Botox, or Want to Be Fit? Let's Talk Legalism vs. Freedom in Christ!
Living God's Way with Kim Dolan Leto | Christian Habits, Identity in Christ, How to Walk with God Daily
Kim Dolan Leto
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🗓️ 23 January 2024
⏱️ 17 minutes
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Summary
Do you ever feel judged for how you look? It hurts, right?! If legalism is new to you, I'm blessed to have the opportunity to show you the difference between a relationship with Jesus and a list of man-made religious rules.
Hear my heart. I have lived under much scrutiny trying to bring a message of faith and fitness into the world, so if you have been hurt by this too I want you to be free in Jesus!
Although we have never met, I'm certain I'm not alone in the intense desire to know what God says about these things.
Start listening to learn 3 Ways Legalism is stealing your Jesus Glow:
1. Salvation Plus Works:
- Legalism claims salvation isn't enough; you must earn it. Jesus plus *their rules* are how you can be good enough. There is No Jesus Plus. There is only Jesus is ENOUGH.
- Legalism controls, induces guilt, and hinders freedom in Christ.
2. Man-Made Rules vs. Jesus-Bought Freedom:
- Legalism imposes man-made rules, not freedom bought by the death of Jesus on the Cross.
- Women often feel pressured to conform to specific looks, dress codes, and behaviors and are confused about the truth of God.
- Scriptures referring to modesty are used to control how women dress, and whether or not to wear makeup.
- Personal choices like makeup, hair color, Botox, and fitness are scrutinized under legalistic lenses instead of founded in Scripture.
3. Division and Judgment:
- Legalism promotes gossip, self-righteousness, and judgment.
- Jesus associated with sinners, urging us to follow His example.
- We must follow Jesus and challenge ourselves to avoid legalistic behaviors, gossip, and judgment and live in the freedom He paid for!
Snapshot: Our Glow doesn't come from our appearance, it comes from walking in the freedom Jesus' death bought us on the Cross, and it's fueled by the Holy Spirit dwelling in us. God made each of us unique, with different tastes and styles. Being who He made you to be is what shines your light.Legalism dims this light, like snuffing out a candle. Remember we are under grace, not the law, and Jesus changes us from glory to glory.
Faith Fuel to Light Your Jesus Glow:
"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." - John 8:36 NKJV
I pray this message helps you recognize legalism's control is from man and not God, so you can, forgive, and reclaim your power by standing on the finished work of the Cross.
Share this with a friend and leave a review. Let's challenge legalism together and embrace the freedom Jesus offers. Amen.
Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.
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| 0:00.0 | Buckle up, sister. We are talking about legalism on this Jesus Glow series of the Strong Confident His podcast because nothing will still your light like a bunch of man-made rules and judgment. Amen. |
| 0:26.5 | Welcome to the strong, confident his podcast. |
| 0:28.1 | I'm Kim Dolan Letto. |
| 0:32.9 | With over 20 years in the fitness industry and a lifetime of Christ working in me, |
| 0:38.3 | I've learned key biblical principles that are going to empower you to gain control over food. |
| 0:44.2 | Find the motivation to work out and live with confidence in how God created you, sweet friend. |
| 0:49.3 | Every week I'll be here to serve you and help you create lasting results through actionable steps, |
| 0:53.1 | free downloads, faith-fueled fitness tips, and prayer. |
| 0:56.0 | Let me share why this works. In Christ, we have the power to walk in self-control, the promise to rely on his strength, and the peace |
| 1:01.7 | to see ourselves through his eyes. Let's dive into today's show. |
| 1:05.3 | Music Welcome back to the strong confident his podcast girl. |
| 1:21.0 | I am excited to tackle the issue of legalism. |
| 1:26.6 | Woo-hoo! |
| 1:28.7 | Let's dive in. |
| 1:33.5 | In Acts 13, Paul and Barnabas traveled to Galatia. |
| 1:38.4 | They were preaching the gospel, the good news of salvation of faith. |
| 1:43.3 | God blessed their work, and many new believers were one to Jesus. But as my pastor says, what God creates, Satan |
| 1:47.8 | counterfeits. Can I get an amen? So Satan quickly filled the churches with legalists teaching |
| 1:55.2 | salvation plus works. Oh, that's, that is exactly what we see, right? So three ways legalism is stealing |
| 2:05.6 | your light. This is a big issue. Not only do we do it, but we are also on the receiving end of it |
| 2:12.9 | all the time. So today, I want you to get free sister. Okay. So number one, legalism says that salvation |
| 2:19.8 | isn't enough. You have to earn it. This is used to control you and steal your freedom. Anybody? |
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