Job 34:9
34:9 For he says, ‘It does not profit a man
when he makes his delight with God.’
Job 35:3
35:3 But you say, ‘What will it profit you,’
and, ‘What do I gain by not sinning?’
Isaiah 30:11
30:11 Turn aside from the way,
stray off the path.
Remove from our presence the Holy One of Israel.”
Malachi 1:13-14
1:13 You also say, ‘How tiresome it is.’ You turn up your nose at it,” says the
Lord who rules over all, “and instead bring what is stolen, lame, or sick. You bring these things for an offering! Should I accept this from you?”
asks the
Lord.
1:14 “There will be harsh condemnation for the hypocrite who has a valuable male animal in his flock but vows and sacrifices something inferior to the Lord. For I am a great king,”
says the
Lord who rules over all, “and my name is awesome among the nations.”