To the Colossians, the discipline demanded by the false teachers seemed good, and legalism still attracts many people today. Following a long list of religious rules requires strong self-discipline and can make a person appear moral, but religious rules cannot change a person's heart. Only the Holy Spirit can do that. When you know Jesus Christ, you don't need to seek God by means of other religions, cults or unbiblical philosophies as the Colossians were doing (read Colossia