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Originally Posted by Amazing Grace 
Stephen? What works are required of us that you speak of? What do's and dont's are we required to follow that Paul condemns in Col 2? Again I am not speaking of obvious commands of God. But a believer does not need the 10 words in stone constantly presented to him in order for him to not murder or covet. Michael and Bert Mulder have even gone beyond this and followed the traditions of the mishna and have lists of things that only burden others to even read about. This is my biggest gripe with this flavor of legalism. Do you find a roman catholic who prays the rosary foolish? Even when she says she is doing it to please God? Do you find an Amish person a false witness when they scream about not having their picture taken? Or what about the catholic who goes to novena? Is he not praying? Or the one who does not eat meat on wednesdays or fridays during lent? They all say they are doing it to please God, yet you call them heretics, believing a lie. Well I do not care if Ryle, WLC, Calvin, Michael, You, or anyone says that a list of required works has a part in our sanctification, it is against the Gospel. Especially when the list is a bunch of peccadillo things that do not matter at all.
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Esteemed brother,
I strongly object to this post.
First of all, I have hardly been involved in the conversation on this thread, and to the best of my knowledge have not imposed any legalist view on anyone in this thread, or any other.
Furthermore, if you are interested in my viewpoint, neither I, nor the PRC are the law upon law, precept upon precept types. We believe in the law of liberty, wherewith Christ has set us free. And this freedom entails not using our liberty for occasions for the flesh, but to live according to all the commandments of God. However, what I consider prudent for myself, may not be what you view prudent for yourself. You have to determine for yourself what Scripture commands you in this area. That, in my opinion, is what Christian liberty is all about.
All this being said, I believe that, considering freedom of expression, I have every right to express my viewpoint, never mind how much that conflicts with yours. I do not deride your opinion. I expect from you to also allow me my opinion. As stated, I am not shoving anything down anyone's throat!