In Colossians 2 Paul is trying to look out for the young Christians there who are on the verge of being taken captive by a false Gospel… legalism. There are not special rules that we need to follow Jesus. Just follow Jesus. For many Christians that is an alarming thought because we’ve grown accustomed to the rules that keeps us safe, but the reality is that Jesus is never going to lead anyone into sin. The rules just become a way for us to be judgmental. Yet for those who have put their trust in Christ and have been made holy, righteous and complete in Jesus…there is no need to be judged and nothing to judge (see Col 2:16-17). There is always room to encourage people toward Jesus, but no need for legalism and man made rules to be added to the gospel. What Jesus did was enough to save us, He doesn’t need our help. If you’ve been set free from sin, then don’t return to the bondage of legalism! Be free indeed!
