Transcript Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what

“Therefore do not let anyone judge
you by what you eat or drink, or with
regard to a religious festival, a New
Moon celebration or a Sabbath day.
These are a shadow of the things
that were to come; the reality,
however, is found in Christ.”
~ Colossians 2:16-17, NIV
3 Kinds of Law?
•Ceremonial (Religious)
•Civil (National)
•Moral (Ethical)
Spiritual Chemistry…
(Or How A Good Thing Can Have A Bad Effect On People)
God’s Good Torah + Our Fallen Flesh = Increased Temptation
Temptation to be rebellious.
Temptation to be religious.
“These things happened to them to
serve as an example, and they were
written down to instruct us, on
whom the ends of the ages have
come.”
~ 1 Corinthians 10:11, NRSV
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the
author and perfecter of our faith.”
~ Hebrews 12:2, NIV
"If you love Me, you will keep My
commandments.”
~ John 14:15, NASB
“So in everything, do to others what
you would have them do to you, for
this sums up the Law and the
Prophets.”
~ Matthew 7:12, NIV