I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ.
Galatians 1:6-7 NIV
http://bible.com/111/gal.1.6-7.NIV
This whole topic of circumcision is quite a big deal in the early church and causes Paul to argue quite forcefully, and rightly so.
The concept behind this is still one of great confusion to many believers, namely: what is my responsibility to obey the old testament law.
Some throw out all the law saying that have covers all so it doesn't matter how I live or what I do. Others still hold rigidly to many old testament laws such as sabbath, recitation of the 10 commandments and dietary restrictions.
Neither extreme is what God wants for us. He wants us to live in freedom and in the free gift of forgiveness and be clothed in his righteousness and to follow him. As we follow him, and give up our own control, his Spirit changes us to become more like Christ. We fulfill the moral code of loving God with all of our heart and loving our neighbor as ourselves, not because we are able by ourselves, but again by his Spirit living in us.
Thank you Jesus for your indescribable and great gift!
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