Mark 7:7

New Living Translation

Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.’

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote.

Malachi 3:14

“You have said, ‘What’s the use of serving God? What have we gained by obeying his commands or by trying to show the Lord of Heaven’s Armies that we are sorry for our sins?

Matthew 15:9

Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.’ ”

Matthew 6:7

“When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again.

1 Corinthians 15:14

And if Christ has not been raised, then all our preaching is useless, and your faith is useless.

1 Corinthians 15:58

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

Deuteronomy 12:32

“So be careful to obey all the commands I give you. You must not add anything to them or subtract anything from them.

Colossians 2:22

Such rules are mere human teachings about things that deteriorate as we use them.

Titus 3:9

Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time.

James 1:26

If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.

James 2:20

How foolish! Can’t you see that faith without good deeds is useless?

Revelation 22:18

And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book.

1 Samuel 12:21

Don’t go back to worshiping worthless idols that cannot help or rescue you—they are totally useless!