LEGALISM

Being "legal" is thought of as a negative sentiment in the mouth of

today's religious leadership.
Usually the term "legalist" is a way of dismissing those who seek to
obey the will of Yahuah as it is written.
The term legalist is used as a synonym for "heretic."
Obedience proves our faith, and when our faith is perfected in such a
way that we are being "legal" in Yahuah's eyes, He knows by our active
obedience that we love Him. One cannot prove their commitment to
Yahuah by being illegal, and having no plan to become legal, and show
improvement in that direction. 2 Peter 1 advises us to increase in our
uprightness, and thereby do our utmost in making firm our calling.
The Pharisees were fakers, and obeyed the traditions of men rather
than seek to obey Yahuah from their hearts.
Yahusha was never upset at them for being legal and obeying Torah,
but rather for substituting the traditions of men in place of obeying

Yahuah - exactly where we find ourselves today with the illegalists in

Christian leadership.
Church tradition, not Torah, is their focus.
They want our tithe, but they dont teach the righteousness of Yahuah,
His Ten Commandments.
We are ambassadors of the coming reign of Yahusha, and very much
seek to be the greatest legalists of all as we purify our walk and wait for
the coming of our Master. We're ironing the wrinkles out of our wedding
garments, and trimming our lamps with the extra oil He is pouring into
our hearts - the wisdom of the five wise virgins is knowing what is
pleasing to Him.
We beg, be restored to favor with Yahuah; He is coming sooner than
you expect.
Lew White - Torah Institute (torahzone.net)