The New Testament shows that all ceremonial law (restrictive eating - Timothy 4:4, 5), circumcision - I Corinthians 7:18, and Sabbath-keeping - Colossians 2:16, 17) was fulfilled in Christ, and our need to observe it for justification and sanctification abolished. We are even warned against Sabbath-keepers who want to judge others for not keeping it: "Let no man judge you...regarding...sabbaths" (Colossians 2:16).

We also have extensive teaching from the Apostle Paul in Romans against the legalistic approach to the Sabbath and against legalism in what kinds of food are allowable. He spoke clearly against this legalism in every aspect of life. In this passage (Romans 14:5-14), Paul teaches about those who observe one day above another saying, "One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it." This 14^th chapter of Romans concludes by talking about "the law of love." "Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another" (Romans 14:19).