In 2 Corinthians 3:6, it says that "our sufficiency is from God,  who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life."  The above verse has deeply resonated with me for a while. I really love those words, because they convey the message that the new covenant under Christ gives us a renewed sense of life and purpose. However, focusing too closely on overwhelming rules and regulations can have the opposite effect upon one’s mind and heart. In a way, legalism “kills”.  The greatest commandment, on which all others depend, is to love God and love people (Matthew 22).  These scriptures  serve as a reminder that a relationship with Jesus is not about oppressive rules but rather about loving God and other people.