Quotes by Legalism Legalism lacks the supreme sense of worship. It obeys but it does not adore. Geerhardus Vos legalism worship doe Only Christ can free us from the prison of legalism, and then only if we are willing to be freed. Madeleine L'Engle legalism prison christ Legalism says God will love us if we change. The gospel says God will change us because He loves us. Tullian Tchividjian legalism gods-will lawyer Legalism breeds a sense of entitlement that turns us into complainers. Tullian Tchividjian legalism complainers entitlement