One of the main reasons young people are leaving the faith is because they are growing up in a legalistic faith. They approached their faith as a list of do’s and don’ts. Their relationship with God was a checklist, a duty.In this episode, Catherine unpacks what the rules in the Bible are all about, why they are important, and how we sometimes misunderstand what they are about. The rules aren’t about pleasing God. God’s rules are given as a way to approach us.Scripture Referenced in This Episode:The tree of knowledge of good and evil: Genesis 2:15-17The Parable of the Lost Sheep: Luke 15:1-7The Parable of the Lost Son: Luke 15:11-32Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Church of the Highlands: Freedom CurriculumLiving in the Tree of Life, Jan. 17, 2021, Chris Hodges, Church of the HighlandsEpisode Image Credit: Getty/Maliha MajeedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.