Thank you for joining Dr. Michael Youseth for a practical and biblical look at the prodigal son on this episode of Leading the Way audio.

Mr. Pharisee, let me tell you, you are the older brother.

Mr. Pharisee, you are the one who may condemn one sin, but then you rationalize and justify

unforgiveness, and you rationalize and you dignify bitterness and envy and gossip and the smearing

of the reputation of those with whom you disagree.

Very few teachers truly understand Bible culture better than Dr. Michael Youssef.

Growing up in Egypt, added to his seminary training and in years of pastoring and studying

God's word, it all comes together to allow him to bring the Bible to life.

And this message is a perfect example as he offers a deep and color-filled look at the story

of the prodigal son. Hey, do remember that leading the way is listener supported. It's a global

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Do that later then, because right now, Dr. Youssef takes you into Luke, Chapter 15, for a life-transforming message.

Legalism is the elevation of man-made tradition to be on equal level as the commands of God.

Some even put it above the word of God.

Legalism is that religious spirit that says that if I go to church for one hour a week, I can live like the devil for the rest of the week.

Legalism is the religious spirit that says that unless you worship a certain way, unless you are baptized a certain

way, unless you follow a certain liturgy, unless you do this or you do that, you're not a great

Christian. Legalism is the condemning of one sin, but then winking on a whole lot of sins. Legalism is the focus on those things that are

not necessary for salvation and making them almost as important as the gospel itself.

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