Paul criticized the judaizers because they looked at Christianity backward - that what they did (circumcision, cutting or mutilating the flesh) made them believers rather then the free gift of grace given by Christ. What believers do is a result of faith, not a prerequisite This had been confirmed by the early church leaders. Who are the juduizers of our day? They are those that say that people must add something else to simple faith. No person should add anything to Christ’s offer of salvation by grace through faith. It is easy to place more emphasis on human effort than on eternal faith, but God values the attitude of our heart above all else. Don’t judge peoples spirituality by their fulfillment of duties or by their level of human activity. God notices all you do for him and will reward you for it, but only if it comes from a loving response to his free gift of salvation. (reference Philippians 3:1-3)
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