Paul warns the Colossian church against three deadly detours to avoid in their spiritual walk. Ritualism is relating to God primarily through prescribed rituals which is focusing on the shadow instead of the substance. Mysticism is seeking dramatic spiritual experiences as proof of spiritual maturity. Mysticism actually makes one vulnerable to spiritual deception. Legalism emphasizes extra-biblical rules and prohibitions which defines spirituality negatively instead of positively.
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