Proverbs 14:12

14:12 There is a way that seems right to a person,

but its end is the way that leads to death.

Isaiah 44:20

44:20 He feeds on ashes;

his deceived mind misleads him.

He cannot rescue himself,

nor does he say, ‘Is this not a false god I hold in my right hand?’

Isaiah 66:3-4

66:3 The one who slaughters a bull also strikes down a man;

the one who sacrifices a lamb also breaks a dog’s neck;

the one who presents an offering includes pig’s blood with it;

the one who offers incense also praises an idol.

They have decided to behave this way;

they enjoy these disgusting practices.

66:4 So I will choose severe punishment for them;

I will bring on them what they dread,

because I called, and no one responded,

I spoke and they did not listen.

They did evil before me;

they chose to do what displeases me.”

Matthew 15:9

15:9 and they worship me in vain,

teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’”

Matthew 15:13

15:13 And he replied, “Every plant that my heavenly Father did not plant will be uprooted.

John 16:2

16:2 They will put you out of the synagogue, yet a time is coming when the one who kills you will think he is offering service to God.

Acts 26:9

26:9 Of course, I myself was convinced that it was necessary to do many things hostile to the name of Jesus the Nazarene.

Romans 10:2-3

10:2 For I can testify that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not in line with the truth. 10:3 For ignoring the righteousness that comes from God, and seeking instead to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.