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There are two ways of having an attitude towards law- minimalism and legalism. Minimalism refers to an attitude of doing only the least that is required by law in our moral life. Legalism refers to an attitude of strict observance of laws regardless of circumstances and possible harm to people involved. Minimalism and legalism are deceptive partners in our attempts to lead moral lives, and Jesus does not agree with having either of the attitudes. Towards minimalism, Jesus encourages us to do more, and towards legalism, he encourages us to place concern for people and love of God over observance of law.
Minimalism is basically just doing the bare minimum required of us by law, which means that in most cases we would not really have to give a care about others. This attitude means that we do not consider the needs of others. Examples of this attitude towards rules are rules such as traffic rules. They are broad and they do not mean that we have to be courteous drivers, it does not......

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