legalists

Until bumping into the emergent world, I used to think that legalism was only a watch out for conservatives like me. Now I understand it is a trap for all, liberals and conservatives alike. From TheResurgence:

How to Become a Legalist:

• Make rules outside the Bible.
• Push yourself to try and keep your rules.
• Castigate yourself when you don't keep your rules.
• Become proud when you do keep your rules.
• Appoint yourself as judge over other people.
• Get angry with people who break your rules or have different rules.
• "Beat" the losers.