James 2:20

2:20 But would you like evidence, you empty fellow, that faith without works is useless?

Isaiah 1:13

1:13 Do not bring any more meaningless offerings;

I consider your incense detestable!

You observe new moon festivals, Sabbaths, and convocations,

but I cannot tolerate sin-stained celebrations!

Malachi 3:14

3:14 You have said, ‘It is useless to serve God. How have we been helped by keeping his requirements and going about like mourners before the Lord who rules over all?

Matthew 15:9

15:9 and they worship me in vain,

teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’”

Mark 7:7

7:7 They worship me in vain,

teaching as doctrine the commandments of men.’

Mark 7:1

Breaking Human Traditions

7:1 Now the Pharisees and some of the experts in the law who came from Jerusalem gathered around him.

Colossians 1:2

1:2 to the saints, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you from God our Father!

Colossians 1:15

The Supremacy of Christ

1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation,

Galatians 3:4

3:4 Have you suffered so many things for nothing? – if indeed it was for nothing.